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Obsidian

Paradise Lost · 2020

56 min · 11 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing riffs that encapsulate despair and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep reflection
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • haunting soundscapes for evening solitude
  • mid-tempo progression for thoughtful listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat energy
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2020, 'Obsidian' is Paradise Lost's fifteenth studio album, following their 2017 release 'Medusa'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a return to their heavier roots while incorporating atmospheric elements, marking a significant artistic evolution for them.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Darker Thoughts 5:46
  • 2 Fall From Grace 5:42
  • 3 Ghosts 4:35
  • 4 The Devil Embraced 6:08
  • 5 Forsaken 4:30
  • 6 Serenity 4:46
  • 7 Ending Days 4:36
  • 8 Hope Dies Young 4:02
  • 9 Ravenghast 5:30
  • 10 Hear the Night 5:34
  • 11 Defiler 4:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata