Frozen
Sentenced · 1998
63 min · 16 tracks · gothic metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, crafting a haunting soundscape that embodies the essence of gothic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Suicider — This opening track sets a dark tone with its immersive instrumentation and poignant lyrics about despair, immediately drawing listeners into the album's themes.
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Dead Leaves — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend heaviness with vulnerability, becoming a fan favorite.
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Farewell — A standout ballad that showcases the band's softer side, this song encapsulates themes of loss and longing while featuring emotive vocals and orchestral elements.
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Grave Sweet Grave — This track combines aggressive riffs with reflective lyrics about mortality, illustrating the band's signature juxtaposition of heaviness and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and emotional depth, though it follows established gothic metal templates.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrasting dynamic.
- Melodies often feature layered guitar harmonies, with clean vocals alternating between somber and aggressive tones throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric keyboard elements that enhance the melancholic soundscape, particularly in 'Kaamos' and 'Let Go (The Last Chapter)'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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
- melancholic soundscapes for reflection
- haunting atmosphere for late nights
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- wave-like pacing for deep immersion
- cathartic release through heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Frozen marked Sentenced's fifth studio album and showcased their transition into a more melancholic and melodic sound following the commercial success of their previous album, Amok. This release solidified their position in the gothic metal scene during the late 1990s as they continued to evolve artistically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Rain Comes Falling Down
The imagery shifts from bright memories to dark realizations captures a profound sense of sorrow.
This contrast emphasizes the emotional weight of nostalgia, reflecting how fleeting happiness can be eclipsed by present despair.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Suicider 3:43
- 2 Dead Leaves 5:26
- 3 For the Love I Bear 3:28
- 4 Creep 3:53
- 5 Digging the Grave 2:57
- 6 Kaamos 1:32
- 7 Farewell 3:44
- 8 One With Misery 3:35
- 9 Grave Sweet Grave 3:55
- 10 Burn 2:46
- 11 Drown Together 5:09
- 12 Let Go (The Last Chapter) 4:25
- 13 The Rain Comes Falling Down 6:17
- 14 Mourn 4:43
- 15 I Wanna Be Somebody 3:30
- 16 House of the Rising Sun 4:07
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