KATATONIA - Dance Of December Souls · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Dance Of December Souls'

Katatonia's"Dance Of December Souls" stands as a pivotal release within the doom and gothic metal scenes, originally launched in 1993 and remastered for this 2007 edition. The album showcases the band's early exploration into melancholic atmospheres layered with thick, heavy instrumentation and ethereal vocal delivery, resulting in a haunting sonic landscape. This reissue benefits from meticulous remastering at Castillo Sound, enhancing the nuances of the compositions and providing a richer listening experience. The production retains the raw emotional intensity and somber mood that defines the album, making it an essential listen for devotees of atmospheric metal.

This edition includes the original album tracks alongside bonus material originating from the compiled EP, further illustrating Katatonia's formative period. The compositions exhibit a blend of doom metal's slow tempos and black metal's grim aesthetics, intertwined with gothic undertones. Lyrically and musically, the album delves into themes of despair and introspection. The remastered sound and the inclusion of additional tracks offer a comprehensive view of Katatonia's evolution, making this release a significant artifact within their discography and for fans of genre-blending metal.

For fans of:
My Dying Bride, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost, Anathema, Moonspell

Track listing

1. Seven Dreaming Souls (Intro)
2. Gateways Of Bereavement
3. In Silence Enshrined
4. Without God
5. Elohim Meth
6. Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl)
7. Tomb Of Insomnia
8. Dancing December
9. Midwinter Gates (Prologue)
10. Without God
11. Palace Of Frost
12. The Northern Silence
13. Crimson Tears (Epilogue)

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com