The Ghost of Orion
My Dying Bride · 2020
56 min · 8 tracks · doom metal · death-doom
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy, crushing riffs, creating an atmospheric exploration of grief and loss.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim upon release, with several publications praising its depth and emotional weight. It debuted at number 10 on the UK Rock & Metal Chart, highlighting its resonance within the doom metal community and reaffirming My Dying Bride's enduring relevance in the genre.
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration of grief melancholic soundscapes for reflection gradual build to cathartic release
- Context
- Released in 2020, 'The Ghost of Orion' marks My Dying Bride's thirteenth studio album, following their 2017 effort 'Feel the Misery.' The band, known for pioneering death-doom metal, showcases a mature sound that reflects years of evolution and personal struggles within their lineup.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Broken Shore Standout 7:43
- 2 To Outlive the Gods Standout 7:56
- 3 Tired of Tears 8:37
- 4 The Solace 5:52
- 5 The Long Black Land 10:01
- 6 The Ghost of Orion Standout 3:31
- 7 The Old Earth 10:32
- 8 Your Woven Shore 2:09
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