North from Here
Sentenced · 1993
43 min · 8 tracks · gothic metal
A haunting blend of melodic riffs and melancholic themes, intertwined with gothic atmospheres and intense vocals.
Why this album works
'North from Here' is significant for its role in shaping the Finnish gothic metal genre, receiving positive reviews that helped elevate Sentenced within the metal community. The album's darker themes and innovative sound resonated well, leading to increased visibility and influence among contemporaries.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression haunting melodies for reflection melancholic themes of longing
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1993, 'North from Here' was Sentenced's second studio album, following their debut 'Shadows of the Past'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the emerging gothic metal scene, expanding their sound with more complex arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lacrimas Profundere· Draconian· Liv Kristine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Sky Is Darker Than Thine Standout 5:48
- 2 Wings 4:31
- 3 Fields of Blood, Harvester of Hate Standout 6:18
- 4 Capture of Fire 6:36
- 5 Awaiting the Winter Frost 5:51
- 6 Beyond the Wall of Sleep 3:34
- 7 Northern Lights Standout 5:16
- 8 Epic 5:57
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