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Profoundemonium

Trail of Tears · 2000

53 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal

Gothic metal textures intertwine with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, creating a darkly immersive sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fragile Emotional Disorder — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melodic elements with heavier instrumentation, encapsulating the thematic tension of vulnerability and strength.
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    Driven Through the Ruins — The song features a powerful interplay between growled vocals and ethereal harmonies, exemplifying the band's signature sound and emotional range.
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    Released at Last — With its sweeping melodies and poignant lyrics about liberation from pain, this track serves as a cathartic climax within the album's narrative arc.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Sign of the Shameless

    The lyrics shift perspective midway through, addressing societal hypocrisy directly for the first time on the album.

    This direct engagement marks a significant tonal shift, revealing a deeper critique that challenges the listener to reflect on broader societal issues.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Countdown to Ruin 2:31
  • 2 Driven Through the Ruins 5:49
  • 3 Fragile Emotional Disorder 6:42
  • 4 Profoundemonium 4:55
  • 5 Sign of the Shameless 4:08
  • 6 In Frustration's Preludium 1:59
  • 7 In Frustration's Web 5:04
  • 8 Released at Last 6:01
  • 9 Image of Hope 3:52
  • 10 Disappointment's True Face 7:30
  • 11 The Haunted 5:01

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