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Released 33 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • melancholic themes of longing
  • intense vocals for deep immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Sky Is Darker Than Thine 5:48
  • 2 Wings 4:31
  • 3 Fields of Blood, Harvester of Hate 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 5:16
  • 8 Epic 5:57

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