PARADISE LOST · Draconian Times | CD

Jewelcase CD with 20 pages booklet.

Background information about 'Draconian Times'

When Paradise Lost unleashed "Draconian Times" in 1995, they didn't just release an album – they crafted a masterpiece that would define gothic doom metal for generations. This isn't just another heavy record; it's a sonic cathedral where crushing riffs meet haunting melodies, creating something genuinely transcendent. The Yorkshire legends found their perfect balance here, tempering their earlier death-doom brutality with accessible yet deeply emotional songwriting that hits like a sledgehammer wrapped in velvet.

From the mesmerizing opener "Enchantment" to the soul-crushing finale "Jaded", every track showcases Nick Holmes' incredible vocal evolution from growls to clean, melancholic crooning that pierces straight through your chest. The guitar work by Gregor Mackintosh and Aaron Aedy creates these massive, cathedral-sized soundscapes that feel both apocalyptic and beautiful. Songs like "Forever Failure" and "The Last Time" became instant classics, proving that heavy music could be both crushing and commercially viable without losing an ounce of artistic integrity. This album single-handedly bridged the gap between underground extreme metal and mainstream acceptance, influencing countless bands in the process.

For fans of:
Type O Negative, My Dying Bride, Anathema, Katatonia, Tiamat

Track listing

1. Enchantment
2. Hallowed Land
3. The Last Time
4. Forever Failure
5. Once Solemn
6. Shadow Kings
7. Elusive Cure
8. Yearn For Change
9. Shades Of God
10. Hands Of Reason
11. I See Your Face
12. Jaded

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