Darker Still
Parkway Drive · 2022
46 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · metalcore
A cinematic blend of heavy metal and metalcore, drenched in existential themes and atmospheric soundscapes.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking a significant milestone in Parkway Drive's career. Critics noted its ambitious sound and introspective lyrics, which resonated with themes of fear and societal breakdown, solidifying the band's influence within the heavy music scene.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening existential themes for deep reflection cinematic soundscapes for immersive experience
- Context
- Darker Still is Parkway Drive's seventh studio album, released after their acclaimed 2018 record Reverence. By this point, the band had solidified their status as a leading force in metalcore, exploring deeper lyrical content and more complex musical arrangements, reflecting an evolution from their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carajo· Loathe· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ground Zero 4:09
- 2 Like Napalm 3:45
- 3 Glitch 4:21
- 4 The Greatest Fear Standout 5:28
- 5 Darker Still Standout 6:51
- 6 Imperial Heretic 4:50
- 7 If a God Can Bleed Standout 2:41
- 8 Soul Bleach 3:32
- 9 Stranger 0:51
- 10 Land of the Lost 5:00
- 11 From the Heart of the Darkness 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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