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Tales of Creation

Candlemass · 1989

42 min · 11 tracks · epic doom metal

Majestic riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, forging a darkly epic soundscape that defines doom metal's grandeur.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dramatic emotional narratives
  • hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1989, 'Tales of Creation' was Candlemass's third studio album, following their acclaimed 'Nightfall.' At this point, the band had solidified their position within the epic doom metal genre, building on their previous successes while continuing to explore complex themes and arrangements.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Prophecy 1:27
  • 2 Dark Reflections 5:06
  • 3 Voices in the Wind 0:14
  • 4 Under the Oak 6:00
  • 5 Tears 4:13
  • 6 Into the Unfathomed Tower 3:04
  • 7 The Edge of Heaven 6:25
  • 8 Somewhere in Nowhere 3:47
  • 9 Through the Infinitive Halls of Death 5:07
  • 10 Dawn 0:25
  • 11 A Tale of Creation 6:54

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