Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers cover

Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers

Novembers Doom · 1999

49 min · 10 tracks · death-doom

Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting soundscape of despair and beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with emotional weight
  • melancholic reflections on beauty
  • immersive listening for quiet moments
  • haunting soundscapes of despair

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers' was released in January 1999, Novembers Doom had established themselves as a leading band in the death-doom genre. This album served as their third studio release, following 'The Knowing' in 1997, showcasing their evolution in songwriting and production quality.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 With Rue and Fire 5:41
  • 2 The Jealous Sun 6:08
  • 3 Suffer the Red Dream 7:58
  • 4 All the Beauty Twice Again 4:16
  • 5 Reaping Forest Calm 5:29
  • 6 Before the Wind 3:10
  • 7 For Every Leaf That Falls 4:36
  • 8 Serenity Forgotten 2:09
  • 9 Forever With Unopened Eye 4:17
  • 10 Dawn Breaks 6:05

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