Tragic Idol cover

Tragic Idol

Paradise Lost · 2012

46 min · 10 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

A brooding blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, reflecting the band's signature gothic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • brooding atmosphere for introspection
  • haunting melodies with emotional weight
  • consistent flow for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Tragic Idol' was Paradise Lost's thirteenth studio album and marked a return to their heavier sound reminiscent of their early work. It followed 'Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us' (2009) and showcased the band's continued evolution while maintaining their core identity within the doom metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Solitary One 4:08
  • 2 Crucify 4:08
  • 3 Fear of Impending Hell 5:24
  • 4 Honesty in Death 4:07
  • 5 Theories From Another World 5:02
  • 6 In This We Dwell 3:54
  • 7 To the Darkness 5:09
  • 8 Tragic Idol 4:34
  • 9 Worth Fighting For 4:11
  • 10 The Glorious End 5:22

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