PARADISE LOST - Shades Of God · CD

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Background information about 'Shades Of God'

What happens when doom metal pioneers decide to push their boundaries into uncharted territories? Paradise Lost delivers the answer with "Shades Of God", a monumental shift that sees the British legends trading some of their crushing heaviness for atmospheric depth and melodic sophistication. This isn't just another doom record – it's a bold evolution that bridges the gap between their brutal early works and the gothic territories they would later explore.

The album opens with "Mortals Watch The Day", immediately establishing a more refined approach while maintaining that signature Paradise Lost melancholy. Tracks like "Crying For Eternity" and "Daylight Torn" showcase the band's newfound ability to weave clean vocals alongside Nick Holmes' growls, creating dynamic contrasts that elevate the emotional impact. The seven-minute epics demonstrate their growing confidence in extended compositions, while shorter bursts like "As I Die" prove they haven't forgotten how to deliver concentrated doses of darkness.

For fans of:
My Dying Bride, Anathema, Katatonia, Cathedral, Tiamat

Track listing

1. Mortals Watch The Day
2. Crying For Eternity
3. Embraced
4. Daylight Torn
5. Pity The Sadness
6. No Forgiveness
7. Your Hand In Mine
8. The Word Made Flesh
9. As I Die

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