Fall, I Will Follow
Lacrimas Profundere · 2002
46 min · 10 tracks · doom metal
A haunting fusion of gothic melodies and doom-laden riffs creates an atmosphere thick with melancholy and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sear Me Pale Sun — This track features an expansive arrangement that builds a rich sonic landscape, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with melodic intricacy.
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For Bad Times — Opening the album, this song sets a somber mood with its melancholic lyrics and driving instrumentation, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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... and Her Enigma — This track stands out for its lyrical complexity and emotional delivery, showcasing a darker side of love and longing that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gothic melodies with doom metal elements, creating a distinct yet somewhat conventional sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and tempo shifts.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a dense, atmospheric sound, particularly in 'Sear Me Pale Sun' and 'Liquid'.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and deeper growls, adding to the emotional contrast throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspection
- steady development with emotional climax
- atmospheric backdrop for deep thoughts
- late-night solitude with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 25, 2002, 'Fall, I Will Follow' was Lacrimas Profundere's fourth studio album, coming after their breakthrough 'Ave End' in 2000. This album marked a further refinement of their sound, transitioning more into melodic gothic metal while solidifying their presence in the European metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For Bad Times 3:54
- 2 Adorertwo 3:36
- 3 Last 3:45
- 4 I Did It for You 4:16
- 5 Sear Me Pale Sun 7:54
- 6 The Nothingship 4:10
- 7 Liquid 3:02
- 8 Under Your... 3:34
- 9 ... and Her Enigma 4:29
- 10 Fornever 7:24
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