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Sjukdom

Lifelover · 2011

56 min · 14 tracks · depressive black metal

A haunting blend of despair-laden riffs and melancholic melodies steeped in atmospheric black metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Sjukdom' was Lifelover's fourth studio album, following their divisive work 'Dekadens'. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, intertwining elements of depressive black metal with post-punk influences, marking a continued exploration of themes around mental illness and existential despair.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Svart galla 4:28
  • 2 Led by Misfortune 3:07
  • 3 Expandera 3:49
  • 4 Homicidal Tendencies 1:43
  • 5 Resignation 3:36
  • 6 Doften av tomhet 5:03
  • 7 Totus anctus 3:50
  • 8 Horans hora 6:18
  • 9 Bitterljuv kakofoni 4:14
  • 10 Becksvart frustration 4:28
  • 11 Nedvaknande 2:50
  • 12 Instrumental Asylum 4:52
  • 13 Utdrag 3:16
  • 14 Karma 4:30

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