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Paradise Lost

Cirith Ungol · 1991

48 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · doom metal

A heavy blend of doom and power metal, steeped in dark fantasy themes and theatrical vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing builds
  • theatrical storytelling experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Paradise Lost' was Cirith Ungol's fourth studio album, coming after their 1986 release 'King of the Dead.' At this point, the band was navigating a shifting metal landscape that saw them maintaining their underground status while the genre began to embrace more mainstream influences. This album marked a continued commitment to their unique sound, characterized by rich storytelling and epic compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Pentagram· The Obsessed· While Heaven Wept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Join the Legion 4:32
  • 2 The Troll 3:50
  • 3 Fire 3:01
  • 4 Heaven Help Us 6:24
  • 5 Before the Lash 4:40
  • 6 Go It Alone 4:24
  • 7 Chaos Rising 8:42
  • 8 Fallen Idols 6:45
  • 9 Paradise Lost 6:11

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