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Hope

Swallow the Sun · 2007

57 min · 8 tracks · doom metal

A haunting blend of atmospheric doom metal, steeped in melancholic melodies and profound despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • steady emotional exploration
  • contemplative late-night moods
  • haunting, atmospheric soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 7, 2007, 'Hope' is Swallow the Sun's third full-length album, following their critically acclaimed predecessor 'Ghosts of Loss' (2005). At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the doom metal scene, showcasing a mature sound while exploring deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hope 7:53
  • 2 These Hours of Despair 5:58
  • 3 The Justice of Suffering 6:26
  • 4 Don't Fall Asleep (Horror, Part 2) 7:41
  • 5 Too Cold for Tears 9:16
  • 6 The Empty Skies 7:17
  • 7 No Light, No Hope 4:43
  • 8 Doomed to Walk the Earth 8:30

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