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Trinity

My Dying Bride · 1995

63 min · 9 tracks · doom metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and crushing heaviness, steeped in atmospheric despair.

Why this album works

'Trinity' received significant critical acclaim, particularly for its emotional depth and innovative sound within doom metal. The album reached number 23 on the UK Albums Chart, cementing My Dying Bride's status as pioneers in the genre and influencing countless bands that followed.
Best for
wave-like emotional undulations haunting melodies for solitude dynamic explorations of despair
Context
Released in 1995, 'Trinity' is My Dying Bride's third studio album, following their acclaimed 'The Angel and the Dark River'. At this stage, the band was solidifying their presence in the death-doom metal scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their characteristic bleakness. This album continued their exploration of dark themes and complex arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Symphonaire infernus et spera empyrium Standout 11:38
  • 2 God Is Alone Standout 4:50
  • 3 De Sade Soliloquy 3:42
  • 4 The Thrash of Naked Limbs 6:10
  • 5 Le Cerf malade 6:28
  • 6 Gather Me Up Forever 5:17
  • 7 I Am the Bloody Earth 6:35
  • 8 The Sexuality of Bereavement Standout 8:04
  • 9 The Crown of Sympathy (remix) 11:09

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