Plague of Butterflies
Swallow the Sun · 2008
60 min · 5 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of melodic doom and melancholic atmospheres that envelops the listener in an emotional embrace.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies that linger
- gradual build to emotional release
- immersive listening for introspection
- evocative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Plague of Butterflies' was released in January 2008, Swallow the Sun had already established themselves in the doom metal scene with their previous albums. This release marked a transitional phase as they explored more atmospheric elements while still maintaining their signature heavy sound, following their critically acclaimed album 'Hope.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plague of Butterflies: I. Losing the Sunsets / II. Plague of Butterflies / III. Evael 10:00 34:42
- 2 Through Her Silvery Body (demo) 8:01
- 3 Out of This Gloomy Light (demo) 5:34
- 4 Swallow (demo) 5:27
- 5 Under the Waves (demo) 6:36
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