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.
Emerald Forest and the Blackbird is an album by Swallow the Sun, released in 2012. A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing doom metal, echoing themes of despair and nature's vastness. 'Emerald Forest and the Blackbird' received critical acclaim within the doom metal community, praised for its intricate composition and emotional depth. The album solidified Swallow the Sun's reputation and contributed to the resurgence of interest in atmospheric metal during the early 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Emerald Forest and the Blackbird sound like?
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing doom metal, echoing themes of despair and nature's vastness. Rooted in doom metal.
What makes Emerald Forest and the Blackbird by Swallow the Sun notable?
'Emerald Forest and the Blackbird' received critical acclaim within the doom metal community, praised for its intricate composition and emotional depth. The album solidified Swallow the Sun's reputation and contributed to the resurgence of interest in atmospheric metal during the early 2010s. 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.
How many songs are on Emerald Forest and the Blackbird?
Emerald Forest and the Blackbird has 10 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Standout 9:58
- 2 This Cut Is the Deepest 5:21
- 3 Hate, Lead the Way! Standout 6:14
- 4 Cathedral Walls Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
67 min 3 sec
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