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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