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Shallow Life

Lacuna Coil · 2009

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal

Melodic hooks intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a dynamic exploration of inner turmoil and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • melodic hooks for emotional connection
  • resilient themes of inner conflict
  • engaging narratives with dynamic flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced instant thrills
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Shallow Life' marked Lacuna Coil's fifth studio album and followed their commercially successful 'Karmacode.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative metal scene while experimenting with a more mainstream sound. This album came after a period of lineup stability that allowed them to explore new creative directions.
Stylistic neighbors
Within Temptation· Epica· Nightwish

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Survive 3:34
  • 2 I Won’t Tell You 3:49
  • 3 Not Enough 3:40
  • 4 I’m Not Afraid 3:22
  • 5 I Like It 3:42
  • 6 Underdog 3:40
  • 7 The Pain 4:00
  • 8 Spellbound 3:21
  • 9 Wide Awake 3:51
  • 10 The Maze 3:38
  • 11 Unchained 3:22
  • 12 Shallow Life 4:00

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