Released 31 years ago this June
Draconian Times
Paradise Lost · 1995
48 min · 12 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that defines the essence of gothic doom metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- melancholic reflective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 12, 1995, 'Draconian Times' marked Paradise Lost's fifth studio album and a significant shift towards a more melodic sound following their earlier, heavier work. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as pioneers of the gothic metal genre while still experimenting with mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enchantment 6:04
- 2 Hallowed Land 5:02
- 3 The Last Time 3:27
- 4 Forever Failure 4:18
- 5 Once Solemn 3:03
- 6 Shadowkings 4:41
- 7 Elusive Cure 3:20
- 8 Yearn for Change 4:19
- 9 Shades of God 3:54
- 10 Hands of Reason 3:58
- 11 I See Your Face 3:17
- 12 Jaded 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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