Live Consternation
Katatonia · 2007
103 min · 22 tracks · alternative metal · doom metal · gothic metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric doom and melancholic melodies that envelop the listener in introspective sorrow.
Why this album works
'Live Consternation' is notable for its insight into Katatonia's live sound during a transformative era. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting the band's ability to deliver intense performances, further solidifying their reputation within the metal community. It also serves as a key document of their evolution, bridging earlier works with newer material, capturing both long-time fans and new listeners.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey introspective atmosphere for solitude cathartic exploration of melancholy
- Context
- Released on May 28, 2007, 'Live Consternation' was Katatonia's first live album following their critically acclaimed studio record 'The Great Cold Distance' (2006). At this point in their career, the band had achieved significant recognition in the metal scene, characterized by a mature sound that merged elements of gothic and alternative metal. The album captures their evolving artistry and live performance energy during a peak period of creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Pale Horse Named Death· Draconian· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Leaders Standout 5:11
- 2 Wealth 4:48
- 3 Soil’s Song 4:15
- 4 Had To (Leave) 4:53
- 5 Cold Ways Standout 5:23
- 6 Right Into the Bliss 5:20
- 7 Ghost of the Sun Standout 4:07
- 8 Criminals 4:02
- 9 Deliberation 4:05
- 10 July 4:42
- 11 Evidence 5:01
Disc 2
- 1 Leaders Standout 5:11
- 2 Wealth 4:48
- 3 Soil’s Song 4:15
- 4 Had To (Leave) 4:53
- 5 Cold Ways Standout 5:23
- 6 Right Into the Bliss 5:20
- 7 Ghost of the Sun Standout 4:07
- 8 Criminals 4:02
- 9 Deliberation 4:05
- 10 July 4:42
- 11 Evidence 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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