Discouraged Ones cover

Discouraged Ones

Katatonia · 1998

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · doom metal · gothic metal

Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs to create an atmosphere of despair and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments of despair
  • melancholic melodies for reflection
  • suitable for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat and energetic tracks
  • prefer standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1998, Katatonia released 'Discouraged Ones', their fourth studio album, following the significant shift in sound established by their previous release, 'The Great Cold Distance'. This album marked a turning point as they fully embraced a more melodic and atmospheric approach, distancing themselves from their earlier death-doom roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Anathema· Opeth· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Break 4:21
  • 2 Stalemate 4:18
  • 3 Deadhouse 4:35
  • 4 Relention 3:36
  • 5 Cold Ways 5:20
  • 6 Gone 2:47
  • 7 Last Resort 4:35
  • 8 Nerve 4:30
  • 9 Saw You Drown 5:02
  • 10 Instrumental 2:50
  • 11 Distrust 4:55

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