Tragic Illusion 25
Paradise Lost · 2013
59 min · 14 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom
A melancholic blend of orchestral arrangements and heavy riffs that redefine gothic metal's emotional depth.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its orchestral reimaginings of classic tracks, highlighting the band's influence on the doom and gothic metal scenes. The reception was positive, with critics noting its successful blending of melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, reinforcing Paradise Lost's pivotal role in shaping metal music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression melancholic orchestral depth reflective listening in solitude
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Tragic Illusion 25' marks Paradise Lost's return to form after a period of experimentation. Following their 2007 album 'In Requiem', this album serves as a retrospective celebrating their legacy while showcasing new interpretations of earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Draconian· Anathema· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loneliness Remains Standout 4:56
- 2 Never Take Me Alive 4:42
- 3 Ending Through Changes 4:07
- 4 The Last Fallen Saviour 3:39
- 5 Last Regret (Lost in Prague orchestra mix) 4:19
- 6 Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us (Lost in Prague orchestra mix) 4:16
- 7 Cardinal Zero 4:26
- 8 Back on Disaster 4:12
- 9 Sons of Perdition 4:11
- 10 Godless 2:15
- 11 Missing 4:27
- 12 Silent in Heart 3:21
- 13 Gothic 2013 Standout 5:13
- 14 Our Saviour 2013 5:28
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