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The Novella Reservoir

Novembers Doom · 2007

46 min · 8 tracks · death-doom

A dark tapestry of melancholic melodies intertwined with guttural growls and haunting clean vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dark atmosphere with emotional depth
  • narrative flow through each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced songs
  • prefer standalone, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Novella Reservoir' is Novembers Doom's fifth studio album, following their 2005 release 'The Pale Haunt Departure'. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the death-doom genre, blending atmospheric elements with heavy instrumentation. The album marked a continuation of their artistic evolution, showcasing deeper lyrical themes and refined musical compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rain 4:16
  • 2 The Novella Reservoir 5:23
  • 3 Drown the Inland Mere 6:00
  • 4 Twilight Innocence 5:59
  • 5 The Voice of Failure 5:52
  • 6 They Were Left to Die 5:30
  • 7 Dominate the Human Strain 5:30
  • 8 Leaving This 7:28

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