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Say Just Words

Paradise Lost · 1997

18 min · 4 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of gothic metal.

Say Just Words is a single by Paradise Lost, released in 1997. Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of gothic metal. 'Say Just Words' became notable for its commercial success, charting well in the UK and contributing to the band's rising profile within the gothic metal genre. The album's lead single gained significant airplay on rock radio stations, helping to bridge the gap between metal and mainstream audiences during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Say Just Words sound like?

Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of gothic metal. Rooted in doom metal and gothic metal.

What makes Say Just Words by Paradise Lost notable?

'Say Just Words' became notable for its commercial success, charting well in the UK and contributing to the band's rising profile within the gothic metal genre. The album's lead single gained significant airplay on rock radio stations, helping to bridge the gap between metal and mainstream audiences during this period. In 1997, Paradise Lost was transitioning from their earlier death-doom sound to a more accessible gothic metal style. 'Say Just Words' marked their shift towards mainstream recognition, following the success of their previous album 'Draconian Times' released in 1995. This release solidified their place in the evolving metal scene of the late '90s.

How many songs are on Say Just Words?

Say Just Words has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·18:03

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

  • 1 Say Just Words (edit) Standout 2:55
  • 2 How Soon Is Now? Standout 4:36
  • 3 Albino Flogged in Black Standout 6:30
  • 4 Say Just Words (album version) 4:01

Release Date

June 16, 1997

Genre

death-doom, doom metal, gothic metal

More albums in death-doom

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

18 min 3 sec