Dactylis Glomerata
Candlemass · 1998
94 min · 20 tracks · epic doom metal
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and melancholic melodies that defines epic doom metal's emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Dactylis Glomerata' is notable for its critical reception, earning praise from various metal publications for its atmospheric compositions and lyrical depth. It reestablished Candlemass as a vital force in the doom metal scene, influencing emerging bands and contributing to the genre's revival at the end of the 1990s.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks haunting melodies for reflection epic dynamics for deep immersion
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Dactylis Glomerata' was Candlemass's fifth studio album, marking a period of reinvigoration for the band after their 1994 release 'From the 13th Sun'. This album came after a brief hiatus and showcased a return to their signature sound, solidifying their legacy within the doom metal genre during a time when it began to gain renewed interest.
- Stylistic neighbors
- While Heaven Wept· Warning· Veni Domine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Wiz 3:54
- 2 I Still See the Black Standout 6:17
- 3 Dustflow Standout 9:21
- 4 Cylinder 1:22
- 5 Karthago Standout 6:40
- 6 Abstrakt Sun 6:41
- 7 Apathy 4:14
- 8 Lidocain God 3:36
- 9 Molotov 1:38
- 10 Container 3:19
- 11 Thirst 4:54
Disc 2
- 1 3:rd Child From the Sun 4:05
- 2 Dustflow Standout 7:59
- 3 Abstrakt Sun 6:52
- 4 Thirst 5:03
- 5 Bug Queen 3:47
- 6 Blue Wizard 4:19
- 7 Lidocain God 4:14
- 8 Cylinder 1:33
- 9 Enigma 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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