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In Requiem

Paradise Lost · 2007

45 min · 11 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of heavy riffs and melodic despair, encapsulating the essence of doom metal with gothic undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • haunting melodies for deep reflection
  • immersive listening in solitude
  • melancholic atmosphere for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'In Requiem' marked Paradise Lost's return to their heavier roots after a period exploring more experimental sounds. This album followed their 2005 release 'Paradise Lost', showcasing a deliberate shift back towards their iconic death-doom style, which had initially defined their career in the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Never for the Damned 5:06
  • 2 Ash & Debris 4:16
  • 3 The Enemy 3:39
  • 4 Praise Lamented Shade 4:02
  • 5 Requiem 4:25
  • 6 Unreachable 3:38
  • 7 Prelude to Descent 4:11
  • 8 Fallen Children 3:38
  • 9 Beneath Black Skies 4:12
  • 10 Sedative God 3:59
  • 11 Your Own Reality 4:05

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