Released 30 years ago
Like Gods of the Sun
My Dying Bride · 1996
59 min · 10 tracks · doom metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with crushing riffs, creating an atmospheric soundscape steeped in sorrow and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like Gods of the Sun — The title track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and powerful instrumentation, encapsulating the overarching themes of loss and longing.
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A Kiss to Remember — This track stands out for its emotional weight and intricate arrangements, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with lyrical vulnerability.
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For My Fallen Angel — A poignant exploration of grief, this song features expressive guitar solos that enhance its melancholic atmosphere, making it a centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines melancholic melodies with heavy instrumentation, creating a cohesive and atmospheric experience.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate clean and growled vocals, alternating between melodic passages and heavy riffs to create dynamic contrasts.
- The album's final track is a reimagining of an earlier song, extending its themes while maintaining a consistent atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for introspection
- majestic melodies with haunting tones
- atmospheric soundscapes of despair
- immersive experience through emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1996, 'Like Gods of the Sun' is My Dying Bride's fourth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'The Angel and the Dark River.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position as pioneers of the death-doom genre, refining their sound while exploring deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anathema· Paradise Lost· Swallow the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like Gods of the Sun 5:41
- 2 The Dark Caress 5:58
- 3 Grace Unhearing 7:19
- 4 A Kiss to Remember 7:31
- 5 All Swept Away 4:17
- 6 For You 6:37
- 7 It Will Come 4:28
- 8 Here in the Throat 6:21
- 9 For My Fallen Angel 5:55
- 10 It Will Come (Nightmare) 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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