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To Welcome the Fade

Novembers Doom · 2002

54 min · 10 tracks · death-doom

A haunting blend of melodic death metal and doom, echoing themes of despair and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • haunting introspective themes
  • dynamic journey of despair
  • reflective late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'To Welcome the Fade' was released in 2002, Novembers Doom had already established themselves within the death-doom genre with their previous albums. This release marked their fourth studio effort, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production quality while continuing to explore dark themes that resonate throughout their discography.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Not the Strong 5:00
  • 2 Broken 7:36
  • 3 Lost in a Day 5:30
  • 4 Within My Flesh 4:51
  • 5 If Forever 3:47
  • 6 The Spirit Seed 7:13
  • 7 Torn 5:46
  • 8 The Lifeless Silhouette 5:55
  • 9 Dreams to Follow 1:37
  • 10 Dark Fields for Brilliance 7:36

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