Evinta
My Dying Bride · 2011
87 min · 9 tracks · doom metal · death-doom
A haunting tapestry of orchestral arrangements and melancholic melodies envelops the listener in a somber embrace.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious orchestration, earning praise from multiple publications for its artistic depth. 'Evinta' reflects My Dying Bride's influence in the doom metal genre, showcasing how orchestral elements can enhance emotional impact and expand metal's auditory landscape.
- Best for
- haunting orchestral soundscapes gradual build to emotional climax immersive late-night solitude
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Evinta' marked a significant departure for My Dying Bride as their first orchestral-based project following a series of traditional doom metal albums. This album followed the band's 2009 release, 'For Lies I Sire', showcasing their evolution into more complex and atmospheric compositions while exploring themes of despair and longing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In Your Dark Pavilion Standout 10:03
- 2 You Are Not the One Who Loves Me 6:47
- 3 Of Lilies Bent With Tears Standout 7:10
- 4 The Distance, Busy With Shadows 10:46
- 5 Of Sorry Eyes in March 10:34
Disc 2
- 1 Vanité triomphante Standout 12:21
- 2 That Dress and Summer Skin 9:38
- 3 And Then You Go 9:21
- 4 A Hand of Awful Rewards 10:21
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