Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light
Woods of Ypres · 2012
62 min · 11 tracks · doom metal · melodic black metal
Melancholic doom metal intertwines with delicate melodies, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects on life and loss.
Why this album works
'Woods 5' received widespread acclaim within the metal community, often cited as an influential work in the doom and black metal genres. It has been recognized for its poignant themes of mortality and existentialism, contributing to a renewed interest in atmospheric metal music, particularly in the Canadian scene.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs melancholic reflective moods
- Context
- Released in early 2012, 'Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light' marked a significant point in Woods of Ypres' evolution as it followed their critically acclaimed album, 'Woods IV: The Green Album'. This album was notable for its more refined sound and lyrical depth, showcasing the band's transition into a more introspective phase after the tragic passing of frontman David Gold shortly after its release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agalloch· Graveworm· Green Carnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lightning & Snow Standout 4:40
- 2 Death Is Not an Exit 5:10
- 3 Keeper of the Ledger 6:03
- 4 Traveling Alone 5:04
- 5 Adora Vivos 5:41
- 6 Silver 4:50
- 7 Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide) Standout 3:43
- 8 Modern Life Architecture 7:21
- 9 Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye) Standout 10:57
- 10 Finality 3:57
- 11 Alternate Ending 4:29
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