When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light
Swallow the Sun · 2019
52 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmospheric journey through despair and hope.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light marks Swallow the Sun's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2015 release, Songs from the North I, II & III. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the doom metal genre while exploring deeper emotional themes and lush soundscapes.
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When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light is an album by Swallow the Sun, released in 2019. Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmospheric journey through despair and hope. The album received widespread acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth, debuting at number 25 on the Finnish charts. It reinforced Swallow the Sun's influence in the doom metal scene, showcasing their ability to blend darkness with lyrical beauty, and it has been praised for its cohesive sound and production quality. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light sound like?
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmospheric journey through despair and hope. Rooted in doom metal.
What makes When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light by Swallow the Sun notable?
The album received widespread acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth, debuting at number 25 on the Finnish charts. It reinforced Swallow the Sun's influence in the doom metal scene, showcasing their ability to blend darkness with lyrical beauty, and it has been praised for its cohesive sound and production quality. When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light marks Swallow the Sun's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2015 release, Songs from the North I, II & III. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the doom metal genre while exploring deeper emotional themes and lush soundscapes.
Who is When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light for?
When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light?
When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light has 8 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When a Shadow Is Forced Into the Light Standout 7:28
- 2 The Crimson Crown Standout 7:57
- 3 Firelights 5:41
- 4 Upon the Water Standout 6:16
- 5 Stone Wings 6:55
- 6 Clouds on Your Side 4:46
- 7 Here on the Black Earth 5:39
- 8 Never Left 7:49
Release Date
January 25, 2019
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
52 min 31 sec
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