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Paradise Lost · 1993
50 min · 13 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom
Heavy, atmospheric guitars intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a brooding landscape of doom and gothic metal.
Why this album works
'Icon' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as a pivotal album in the gothic metal genre. Its impact is evidenced by its high chart placements in the UK and Europe, further establishing Paradise Lost as key figures in shaping the sound of metal during the early '90s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on September 28, 1993, 'Icon' was Paradise Lost's fifth studio album, following their influential work 'Shades of God.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their transition from death-doom roots to a more melodic and gothic sound, marking a significant evolution in their musical identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Draconian· Anathema· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Embers Fire 4:44
- 2 Remembrance 3:26
- 3 Forging Sympathy 4:43
- 4 Joys of the Emptiness 3:29
- 5 Dying Freedom 3:43
- 6 Widow Standout 3:04
- 7 Colossal Rains 4:35
- 8 Weeping Words 3:50
- 9 Poison 2:59
- 10 True Belief Standout 4:30
- 11 Shallow Seasons 4:55
- 12 Christendom Standout 4:30
- 13 Deus Misereatur 1:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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