La Naissance D'Un Rêve
Lacrimas Profundere · 1997
55 min · 6 tracks · doom metal
Ethereal melodies swirl around deep, resonant vocals, crafting an immersive auditory landscape steeped in gothic and doom influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Fairy's Breath — As the opening track, it sets the tone with its expansive length and intricate arrangements, melding haunting vocals with ethereal instrumentals that encapsulate the album's dreamlike essence.
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An Orchid for My Withering Garden — This track highlights the band's lyrical depth, weaving together vivid imagery and themes of decay and beauty, showcasing their ability to blend poetic lyrics with heavy instrumentation.
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Enchanted and in Silent Beauty — The closing track's sprawling composition brings together the album's thematic elements, offering a haunting resolution that lingers long after the final note fades.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's atmospheric compositions and cohesive flow establish it as a notable entry in gothic metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered guitar harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric backdrop for the vocals.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with an emphasis on extended instrumental sections that enhance the dreamlike quality.
- Vocals alternate between deep, resonant singing and ethereal backing harmonies, contributing to the immersive soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- haunting melodies evoke deep emotions
- gradual build to reflective conclusion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- La Naissance D'Un Rêve is the debut album from Lacrimas Profundere, released in January 1997. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the dark metal scene, drawing on themes of melancholy and dreamlike atmospheres that would define their sound for years to come.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Fairy's Breath 12:56
- 2 Priamus 11:23
- 3 Lilienmeer 2:32
- 4 The Gesture of the Gist 10:15
- 5 An Orchid for My Withering Garden 6:35
- 6 Enchanted and in Silent Beauty 11:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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