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Ghosts of Devotion

Depressed Mode · 2007

51 min · 9 tracks · death-doom

Heavy atmospheres intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a somber reflection on loss and despair in a death-doom landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ghosts of Devotion — This title track captures the essence of the album's themes, blending melancholic instrumentals with poignant lyrics that explore themes of memory and loss.
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    Suffer in Darkness — The extended length and immersive build-up of this track showcase the band's ability to maintain tension while delivering emotionally charged musical passages.
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    Alone — Opening the album, this track sets a haunting tone with dark riffs and introspective lyrics that resonate throughout the rest of the record.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Words of Silence

    A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from an internal monologue to addressing an absent figure directly, creating a stark emotional contrast.

    This shift provides a jarring sense of intimacy amidst the broader themes of isolation explored throughout the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alone 4:28
  • 2 So Long 4:14
  • 3 Words of Silence 5:17
  • 4 Suffer in Darkness 6:47
  • 5 Ghosts of Devotion 6:17
  • 6 The Sun is Dead 5:46
  • 7 Fallen Angel 5:18
  • 8 Dunkelheit 6:57
  • 9 Cold 6:11

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