The Fall of Hearts
Katatonia · 2016
67 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal · doom metal · gothic metal
Atmospheric melancholy intertwines with heavy riffs, creating a haunting landscape of introspection and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'The Fall of Hearts' received critical acclaim, debuting at number 1 on the Swedish album charts and marking a significant moment in the band's career. Its intricate songwriting and atmospheric production were praised for pushing the boundaries of metal, influencing subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- haunting landscapes of introspection steady pacing for deep reflection gradual build with sustained energy
- Context
- Released on May 20, 2016, 'The Fall of Hearts' is Katatonia's ninth studio album and follows their 2012 effort, 'Dead End Kings.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their evolution from a pure doom metal sound to a more expansive alternative and gothic metal style, reflecting a blend of heaviness and melody.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Pale Horse Named Death· Draconian· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Takeover 7:09
- 2 Serein Standout 4:46
- 3 Old Heart Falls Standout 4:22
- 4 Decima 4:46
- 5 Sanction 5:07
- 6 Residual 6:54
- 7 Serac 7:25
- 8 Last Song Before the Fade Standout 5:01
- 9 Shifts 4:54
- 10 The Night Subscriber 6:10
- 11 Pale Flag 4:23
- 12 Passer 6:25
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