What makes Turn Loose the Swans by My Dying Bride notable?

'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. 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.

Who is Turn Loose the Swans for?

Turn Loose the Swans works well if you're into haunting emotional crescendos, back-loaded intensity builds and immersive late-night solitude.

How many songs are on Turn Loose the Swans?

Turn Loose the Swans has 7 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

haunting emotional crescendos
back-loaded intensity builds
immersive late-night solitude
cathartic reflections on despair

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of upbeat tempos
prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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: Anathema· Paradise Lost· Swallow the Sun