The Antidote cover

The Antidote

Moonspell · 2003

54 min · 10 tracks · gothic metal

Gothic metal intertwines with atmospheric soundscapes, creating a hauntingly immersive listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hauntingly immersive soundscapes
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • evocative themes of darkness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 29, 2003, 'The Antidote' marked Moonspell's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Darkness and Hope.' At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the gothic metal scene, expanding both their sound and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· Type O Negative· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In and Above Men 4:11
  • 2 From Lowering Skies 5:25
  • 3 Everything Invaded 6:16
  • 4 The Southern Deathstyle 4:07
  • 5 Antidote 4:45
  • 6 Capricorn at Her Feet 6:04
  • 7 Lunar Still 6:55
  • 8 A Walk on the Darkside 4:44
  • 9 Crystal Gazing 4:52
  • 10 As We Eternally Sleep on It 7:09

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