What makes Damage Done by Dark Tranquillity notable?

'Damage Done' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 12 on the Swedish charts and being hailed for its intricate musicianship. It is often cited as one of the defining albums of the melodic death metal genre, influencing countless bands and contributing to the scene's growth during the early 2000s. Released in 2002, 'Damage Done' marked Dark Tranquillity's fifth studio album and solidified their status as pioneers in the melodic death metal scene. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Haven' and showcased a refined sound that emphasized both melody and aggression, further evolving their musical identity.

Who is Damage Done for?

Damage Done works well if you're into steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow, haunting atmosphere with aggression and engaging headphone detail exploration.

How many songs are on Damage Done?

Damage Done has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Damage Done

Dark Tranquillity · 2002

47 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal blends with atmospheric elements, creating a haunting yet aggressive sonic landscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow
haunting atmosphere with aggression
engaging headphone detail exploration
reflective moments amid intensity

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid complex emotional landscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2002, 'Damage Done' marked Dark Tranquillity's fifth studio album and solidified their status as pioneers in the melodic death metal scene. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Haven' and showcased a refined sound that emphasized both melody and aggression, further evolving their musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors: In Flames· At the Gates· Soilwork

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Final Resistance 3:03
2 Hours Passed in Exile 4:47
3 Monochromatic Stains 3:40
4 Single Part of Two 3:53
5 The Treason Wall 3:32
6 Format C: for Cortex 4:32
7 Damage Done 3:29
8 Cathode Ray Sunshine 4:16
9 The Enemy 3:58
10 I, Deception 3:56
11 White Noise/Black Silence 4:11
12 Ex Nihilo 4:30

What to play next

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Exposures – In Retrospect and Denial

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Haven

2000

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