PARADISE LOST · Lost Paradise | CLEAR LP

Clear vinyl in standard cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'Lost Paradise'

The genesis of gothic doom metal stands before us in all its crystalline glory. Paradise Lost's debut "Lost Paradise" from 1990 emerges like a primordial beast awakening from eternal slumber, delivering a devastating sonic assault that would forever alter the landscape of extreme music. This isn't just an album – it's the birth certificate of an entire subgenre that continues to influence countless bands today.

Recorded at the legendary Academy Studios in Yorkshire, "Lost Paradise" captures Paradise Lost at their most raw and uncompromising. The album's death metal foundation is drenched in an atmospheric darkness that was revolutionary for its time. Tracks like "Deadly Inner Sense" and the haunting title track showcase the band's ability to craft brutality with an almost orchestral sense of dynamics. The production perfectly balances the crushing weight of their sound with enough clarity to appreciate the intricate songwriting that would become their trademark.

For fans of:
My Dying Bride, Anathema, Early Katatonia, Tiamat, Celtic Frost

Track listing

A1. Intro
A2. Deadly Inner Sense
A3. Paradise Lost
A4. Our Saviour
A5. Rotting Misery
B1. Frozen Illusion
B2. Breeding Fear
B3. Lost Paradise
B4. Internal Torment II

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