Songs from the North I, II & III
Swallow the Sun · 2015
153 min · 21 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing heaviness that envelops the listener in a somber atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing that envelops
- haunting melodies for introspection
- long-form exploration of themes
- cathartic emotional release moments
- immersive listening for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone, concise songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2015, 'Songs from the North I, II & III' is Swallow the Sun's fifth studio album. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence within the doom metal scene after their previous album 'Emerald Forest and the Blackbird' in 2012. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, exploring more ambient elements alongside their traditional heavy riffs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 With You Came the Whole of the World’s Tears 9:01
- 2 10 Silver Bullets 7:11
- 3 Rooms and Shadows 7:19
- 4 Heartstrings Shattering 7:46
- 5 Silhouettes 5:55
- 6 The Memory of Light 6:17
- 7 Lost & Catatonic 7:06
- 8 From Happiness to Dust 8:39
Disc 2
- 1 The Womb of Winter 3:35
- 2 The Heart of a Cold White Land 4:47
- 3 Away 5:22
- 4 Pray for the Winds to Come 5:28
- 5 Songs From the North 5:16
- 6 66°50′N, 28°40′E 6:41
- 7 Autumn Fire 5:46
- 8 Before the Summer Dies 5:37
Disc 3
- 1 Gathering of Black Moths 12:57
- 2 7 Hours Late 10:02
- 3 Empires of Loneliness 11:01
- 4 Abandoned by the Light 8:48
- 5 The Clouds Prepare for Battle 9:05
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