What makes In Fields of Pestilent Grief by Funeral notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the funeral doom genre, showcasing the band's unique blend of atmosphere and heaviness that influenced subsequent artists in the scene. It received positive critical reception and helped Funeral secure a place among the prominent bands in the doom metal community, further establishing their legacy with tracks that resonated deeply with fans. In Fields of Pestilent Grief is Funeral's second album, following their debut effort, Within the Mist of Oblivion, released in 1999. By this time, the band was solidifying their sound within the Norwegian doom metal scene, showcasing a more refined approach to composition and thematic depth. The album marked a significant step in their evolution as they built a reputation for melancholic yet powerful music.

How many songs are on In Fields of Pestilent Grief?

In Fields of Pestilent Grief has 10 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

In Fields of Pestilent Grief

Funeral · 2002

54 min · 10 tracks · doom metal

Dense, atmospheric compositions intertwine melancholic melodies with heavy, slow riffs, creating an immersive doom metal experience.

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Yield to Me — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its haunting melodies and heavy, plodding rhythms, encapsulating the essence of Funeral's sound.
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Truly a Suffering — This song features a poignant blend of despair and intricate guitar work, illustrating the band's capacity for emotional depth within their compositions.
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In Fields of Pestilent Grief — The title track serves as a haunting interlude that captures the overarching themes of loss and sorrow in a concise yet impactful manner.
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When Light Will Dawn — With its epic length and climactic build-up, this track showcases Funeral's ability to create an immersive sonic journey that resonates with listeners.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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61 /100

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Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric density and emotional interplay mark it as a significant entry in funeral doom.

What we noticed

The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric development.
Melodic guitar lines often intertwine with heavy, slow riffs, creating a dense soundscape that emphasizes melancholy.
Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside growls, alternating between them to enhance the emotional weight of the music.
The final track serves as an epilogue, providing a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the heavier material preceding it.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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1 Yield to Me 7:07
2 Truly a Suffering 4:32
3 The Repentant 6:41
4 The Stings I Carry 5:40
5 When Light Will Dawn 8:34
6 In Fields of Pestilent Grief 1:45
7 Facing Failure 6:13
8 What Could Have Been 3:42
9 Vile Are the Pains 5:49
10 Epilogue 4:29

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