IV
To/Die/For · 2005
41 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a haunting gothic atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
'IV' received positive reviews for its mature sound and lyrical depth, helping to further cement To/Die/For's position in the gothic metal genre. It charted well in Finland, contributing to the band's growing popularity and influence on subsequent Finnish gothic metal acts.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels melancholic reflective moments gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'IV' marked To/Die/For's fourth studio album and their first after signing with Massacre Records. The band was transitioning from their earlier sound while looking to solidify their identity within the gothic metal scene. This album followed their previous release, 'Jaded,' which had already established them as a prominent act in Finland's metal landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Dark the Suns· Amy Lee
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Autumn Forever Standout 4:31
- 2 This World Is Made for Me 3:43
- 3 Lies (For Fools) Standout 4:04
- 4 New Year's Day Standout 5:04
- 5 Chaotic Me 3:21
- 6 Little Deaths 4:12
- 7 No Turning Back 4:17
- 8 Fragmented 4:01
- 9 Endlessly 5:29
- 10 Last Breath 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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