Host
Paradise Lost · 1999
68 min · 16 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere of despair and introspection.
Why this album works
'Host' is notable for its departure from the traditional doom metal genre, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and critics alike. It reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's ability to adapt while still achieving commercial success, and it influenced many subsequent gothic and alternative metal bands.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth haunting atmosphere for introspective moments steady progression with melancholic undertones
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Host' marked a significant shift for Paradise Lost as their sixth studio album. Following the commercial success of 'One Second,' this record showcased the band's exploration of a more alternative rock sound, distancing themselves from their earlier death-doom roots and embracing a gothic rock aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Draconian· Anathema· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Much Is Lost Standout 4:17
- 2 Nothing Sacred 4:02
- 3 In All Honesty Standout 4:02
- 4 Harbour Standout 4:23
- 5 Ordinary Days 3:29
- 6 It’s Too Late 4:44
- 7 Permanent Solution 3:17
- 8 Behind the Grey 3:13
- 9 Wreck 4:41
- 10 Made the Same 3:34
- 11 Deep 4:00
- 12 Year of Summer 4:17
- 13 Host 5:13
- 14 So Much Is Lost (Lost in Space mix) 6:23
- 15 Languish 4:10
- 16 So Much Is Lost (string version) 4:18
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