Turn Loose the Swans
My Dying Bride · 1993
58 min · 7 tracks · doom metal · death-doom
A haunting blend of orchestral melancholy and crushing doom metal that evokes deep emotional despair.
Why this album works
'Turn Loose the Swans' is often regarded as a seminal record in the death-doom genre, noted for its lush arrangements and poetic lyrics. The album's impact is underscored by its critical acclaim upon release, with several publications recognizing it as a defining moment for both My Dying Bride and the broader metal scene in the early '90s.
- Best for
- haunting emotional crescendos back-loaded intensity builds immersive late-night solitude
- Context
- Released on October 11, 1993, 'Turn Loose the Swans' is My Dying Bride's second album, following their influential debut 'As the Flower Withers'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound, melding gothic elements with death-doom metal, which would come to define their style and influence the genre significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Draconian· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sear Me MCMXCIII 7:24
- 2 Your River Standout 9:24
- 3 The Songless Bird 7:00
- 4 The Snow in My Hand 7:09
- 5 The Crown of Sympathy Standout 12:15
- 6 Turn Loose the Swans Standout 10:08
- 7 Black God 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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