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.
Why this album works
The album has been noted for enhancing Novembers Doom's reputation within the metal community, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its emotional depth and musical craftsmanship. It helped solidify their position in the death-doom scene and continued to influence future bands exploring similar sonic territories.
- Best for
- steady progression with emotional weight melancholic reflections on beauty immersive listening for quiet moments
- 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
- Dark the Suns· Deinonychus· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With Rue and Fire Standout 5:41
- 2 The Jealous Sun 6:08
- 3 Suffer the Red Dream Standout 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 Standout 4:17
- 10 Dawn Breaks 6:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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