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Shadows of the Past

Sentenced · 1991

65 min · 12 tracks · gothic metal

A haunting blend of melancholy melodies and aggressive riffs, enveloped in gothic atmospheres.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • hauntingly melancholic atmosphere
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • immersive listening on quiet nights
  • cathartic exploration of sorrow

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat energy
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 1, 1991, 'Shadows of the Past' marked Sentenced's debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning Finnish metal scene. Prior to this release, the band had only formed in 1989 and performed live, making this record a cornerstone of their career trajectory.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride· Anathema

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When the Moment of Death Arrives 6:04
  • 2 Rot to Dead 3:44
  • 3 Disengagement 5:17
  • 4 Rotting Ways to Misery 5:50
  • 5 The Truth 6:23
  • 6 Suffocated Beginning of Life 6:06
  • 7 Beyond the Distant Valleys 5:59
  • 8 Under the Suffer 5:19
  • 9 Descending Curtain of Death 5:50
  • 10 Wings 5:08
  • 11 In Memoriam 5:26
  • 12 Mythic Silence (As They Wander in the Mist) 4:14

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