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Extinct

Moonspell · 2015

68 min · 15 tracks · gothic metal

Darkly atmospheric metal intertwines with haunting melodies, reflecting themes of loss and renewal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • darkly atmospheric reflective moments
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with tension shifts
  • immersive experience for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 6, 2015, 'Extinct' is Moonspell's eleventh studio album, marking a significant return after the experimental phase of their previous record, 'Alpha Noir'. At this point, the band was redefining their sound by blending gothic elements with more melodic metal influences, showcasing a maturity in songwriting and production.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· Type O Negative· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Breathe (Until We Are No More) 5:32
  • 2 Extinct 4:42
  • 3 Medusalem 5:06
  • 4 Domina 5:08
  • 5 The Last of Us 3:25
  • 6 Malignia 5:06
  • 7 Funeral Bloom 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 A Dying Breed 4:29
  • 2 The Future Is Dark 5:08
  • 3 La Baphomette 2:47
  • 4 Until We Are No Less 7:02
  • 5 Doomina 4:49
  • 6 Last of Them 5:23
  • 7 The Past Is Darker 5:42

Disc 3

  • 1 Road to Extinction

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