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Exposures – In Retrospect and Denial

Dark Tranquillity · 2004

141 min · 31 tracks · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal intertwines with atmospheric soundscapes, creating a haunting yet dynamic listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • haunting atmospheric soundscapes
  • immersive long-form listening journey
  • emotional depth in each track
  • reflective moments of introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Exposures – In Retrospect and Denial' marked a pivotal moment for Dark Tranquillity as they transitioned into a more expansive sound following their acclaimed album 'Damage Done.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status within the melodic death metal scene while exploring deeper emotional and thematic content.
Stylistic neighbors
In Flames· At the Gates· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Static 4:40
  • 2 The Poison Well 4:07
  • 3 In Sight 4:11
  • 4 Misery in Me 4:39
  • 5 Cornered 3:59
  • 6 No One 4:40
  • 7 Exposure 3:52
  • 8 Yesterworld 7:28
  • 9 Unfurled by Dawn 7:30
  • 10 Midwinter / Beyond Enlightenment 5:42
  • 11 Vernal Awakening 5:21
  • 12 Void of Tranquillity 7:26

Disc 2

  • 1 The Wonders at Your Feet 3:52
  • 2 The Treason Wall 3:34
  • 3 Hedon 4:39
  • 4 White Noise/Black Silence 4:13
  • 5 Haven 4:01
  • 6 Punish My Heaven 4:59
  • 7 Monochromatic Stains 3:43
  • 8 Indifferent Suns 3:40
  • 9 Format C: for Cortex 4:31
  • 10 Insanity's Crescendo 5:15
  • 11 Hours Passed in Exile 4:57
  • 12 The Sun Fired Blanks 4:33
  • 13 Damage Done 3:23
  • 14 Lethe 3:59
  • 15 Not Built to Last 3:48
  • 16 ThereIn 5:33
  • 17 Zodijackyl Light 3:59
  • 18 Final Resistance 3:07
  • 19 Ex Nihilo 2:05

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