Fallen
For My Pain... · 2003
43 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a somber atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of gothic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Wound Is Deeper Than Yours — This opening track establishes the album's emotional core with haunting vocals layered over a blend of melodic and heavy instrumentation, setting the tone for what follows.
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Queen Misery — A standout track that showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts between serene verses and powerful choruses, embodying the band's unique take on gothic themes.
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Tomorrow Is a Closed Gate (Dead for So Long) — Closing the album, this track encapsulates feelings of despair and resignation through its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fallen combines heavy riffs and melancholic melodies, establishing a solid identity within gothic metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a somber tone, followed by melancholic melodies that recur throughout the tracks.
- The tempo varies, with some tracks maintaining a slow pace while others build to more intense climaxes, creating dynamic shifts in mood.
- The last track concludes with an extended instrumental section that fades out slowly, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Wound Is Deeper Than Yours 3:43
- 2 Dancer in the Dark 3:44
- 3 Queen Misery 5:22
- 4 Sea of Emotions 3:55
- 5 Rapture of Lust 3:54
- 6 Broken Days 4:01
- 7 Dear Carniwhore 3:54
- 8 Bed of Dead Leaves 5:00
- 9 Autumn Harmony 4:45
- 10 Tomorrow Is a Closed Gate (Dead for So Long) 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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