KATATONIA · Viva Emptiness | CLEAR LP

Clear vinyl in standard cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'Viva Emptiness'

When Katatonia unleashed "Viva Emptiness" in 2003, they didn't just release another album – they crafted a masterpiece that redefined melancholic metal for a generation. This isn't your typical doom-laden affair; it's a sophisticated exploration of urban alienation and existential dread wrapped in some of the most gorgeous, haunting melodies ever committed to wax. From the opening notes of "Ghost of the Sun" to the closing whispers of "Inside the City of Glass", every track pulses with an emotional intensity that's both devastating and beautiful.

The album showcases Katatonia at their absolute peak, seamlessly blending progressive rock sensibilities with their trademark melancholy. Tracks like "Sleeper" and "Criminals" demonstrate the band's evolution from their doom origins into something far more nuanced and accessible, yet no less powerful. The crystal-clear production allows every guitar harmony to breathe, every vocal line to cut straight to the soul. This PHD exclusive clear vinyl reissue captures every subtle detail of this essential release.

For fans of:
Opeth, Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Paradise Lost, The Cure

Track listing

A1. Ghost of the Sun
A2. Sleeper
A3. Criminals
A4. A Premonition
A5. Will I Arrive
A6. Burn the Remembrance
A7. Wealth
B1. One Year from Now
B2. Walking by a Wire
B3. Complicity
B4. Evidence
B5. Omerta
B6. Inside the City of Glass

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