Down
Sentenced · 1996
41 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that defines gothic metal's emotional depth.
Why this album works
This album is notable for reaching number one on the Finnish Albums Chart, solidifying Sentenced's status within the gothic metal scene. It received critical acclaim for its emotive songwriting and atmospheric production, influencing many subsequent bands in the genre and contributing to the rise of gothic elements in metal music during the late 90s.
- Best for
- haunting atmosphere with emotional depth wave-like pacing encourages reflection melancholic melodies for introspective moments
- Context
- Released on November 11, 1996, 'Down' marked Sentenced's fourth studio album and their first with a more pronounced gothic metal sound. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from death-doom roots towards a more melodic and atmospheric approach, which would define their future works. The album followed their previous release, 'Amok,' showcasing a significant artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Draconian· Liv Kristine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro - The Gate 1:22
- 2 Noose Standout 4:01
- 3 Shadegrown Standout 4:36
- 4 Bleed 3:40
- 5 Keep My Grave Open 3:53
- 6 Crumbling Down (Give Up Hope) 5:26
- 7 Sun Won’t Shine Standout 4:17
- 8 Ode to the End 5:21
- 9 0132 1:42
- 10 Warrior of Life (Reaper Redeemer) 3:41
- 11 I’ll Throw the First Rock 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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