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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- melancholic reflective moods
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career 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 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) 3:43
- 8 Modern Life Architecture 7:21
- 9 Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye) 10:57
- 10 Finality 3:57
- 11 Alternate Ending 4:29
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