Meisterwerk 1 cover

Meisterwerk 1

My Dying Bride · 2000

59 min · 8 tracks · doom metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and crushing riffs envelops listeners in a melancholic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting orchestral arrangements
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • melancholic atmosphere for reflection
  • deep emotional engagement required

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Meisterwerk 1' marked My Dying Bride's transition into a more experimental phase following their acclaimed album '34.788%... Complete'. At this point, the band had already established themselves as key figures in the death-doom genre, and this album further showcased their evolution in sound and songwriting. This release came during a time when they were exploring new sonic territories, notably through collaborations and varied production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Anathema· Paradise Lost· Swallow the Sun

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Symphonaire infernus et spera empyrium 8:55
  • 2 The Crown of Sympathy 12:11
  • 3 The Grief of Age 4:10
  • 4 A Kiss to Remember 7:31
  • 5 Grace Unhearing (Portishell mix) 7:06
  • 6 For You 6:37
  • 7 Unreleased Bitterness 7:42
  • 8 Sear Me III 5:28

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