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Emerald Forest and the Blackbird

Swallow the Sun · 2012

67 min · 10 tracks · doom metal

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing doom metal, echoing themes of despair and nature's vastness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing demands attention
  • melancholic themes of nature's vastness
  • cathartic release through heavy sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2012, Swallow the Sun released 'Emerald Forest and the Blackbird' as their fourth studio album, following their well-received record 'New Moon' from 2007. This period marked a maturation in their sound as they further explored atmospheric elements alongside their signature doom metal style.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Emerald Forest and the Blackbird 9:58
  • 2 This Cut Is the Deepest 5:21
  • 3 Hate, Lead the Way! 6:14
  • 4 Cathedral Walls 6:54
  • 5 Hearts Wide Shut 5:56
  • 6 Silent Towers 4:01
  • 7 Labyrinth of London (Horror, Part IV) 8:29
  • 8 Of Death and Corruption 5:00
  • 9 April 14th 8:29
  • 10 Night Will Forgive Us 6:41

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