HANGING GARDEN · The Garden | CLEAR/YELLOW/ORANGE SPLATTER LP

Clear with orange & yellow splatter vinyl.

Limited to 250 copies.

Background information about ''

Finnish doom metal outfit Hanging Garden delivers a mesmerizing journey through atmospheric darkness with "The Garden". This album showcases the band's masterful ability to weave together crushing doom passages with ethereal melodies, creating a sonic landscape that feels both haunting and beautiful. The eleven-track collection explores themes of nature, transformation, and existential reflection, with each song flowing seamlessly into the next like chapters in a profound meditation on life's cyclical nature. The production strikes that perfect balance between raw power and delicate nuance, allowing every instrument to breathe while maintaining the album's cohesive atmospheric weight.

The album's strength lies in its dynamic range, shifting from gentle, almost folk-influenced passages to bone-crushing doom riffs that hit like thunder. Tracks like "The Four Winds" and "The Fire at First Dawn" demonstrate the band's evolution from their earlier works, incorporating more progressive elements while staying true to their doom metal roots. The vocal performances are particularly noteworthy, ranging from clean, melancholic singing to more aggressive passages that complement the music's emotional intensity perfectly.

For fans of: Swallow the Sun, October Tide, Katatonia, and My Dying Bride

Other Versions

CD · 12,99 € TRANSPARENT RED LP · 20,99 €

Track listing

A1. The Garden
A2. The Four Winds
A3. The Construct
A4. The Song of Spring
A5. The Fire at First Dawn
B6. The Nightfall
B7. The Stolen Fire
B8. The Journey
B9. The Derelict Bay
B10. The Fireside
B11. The Resolute

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com