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We Are the Void

Dark Tranquillity · 2010

54 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal

Melodic death metal intertwines with atmospheric layers, creating a hauntingly immersive sonic experience.

Why this album works

'We Are the Void' received critical acclaim for its blend of melody and aggression, debuting at number 30 on the Swedish charts. The album's exploration of existential themes resonated with fans and critics alike, further establishing Dark Tranquillity as a key influence in the melodic death metal genre.
Career context
Released in 2010, 'We Are the Void' is Dark Tranquillity's ninth studio album, following their 2007 release 'Fiction.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as pioneers of melodic death metal, combining intricate melodies with aggressive instrumentation while maintaining a consistent presence in the metal scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shadow in Our Blood Standout 3:46
  • 2 Dream Oblivion 3:50
  • 3 The Fatalist Standout 4:33
  • 4 In My Absence 4:47
  • 5 The Grandest Accusation 4:55
  • 6 At the Point of Ignition 3:53
  • 7 Her Silent Language 3:33
  • 8 Arkhangelsk 3:56
  • 9 I Am the Void Standout 3:59
  • 10 Surface the Infinite 3:50
  • 11 Iridium 6:43
  • 12 Star of Nothingness 2:12
  • 13 Out of Gravity 4:40

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