SENTENCED - The Cold White Light · BLACK 180G LP

Black 180g vinyl LP in gatefold sleeve with printed insert and lyric sheet. Deluxe reissue edition mastered for vinyl for optimal listening quality.

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Background information über 'The Cold White Light'

Sentenced's "The Cold White Light" stands as one of the most emotionally devastating and sonically brilliant albums in the Finnish metal scene. Originally released in 2002, this masterpiece showcases the band at their absolute peak, blending crushing heavy metal with gothic atmospheres and deeply personal, melancholic lyrics. The album captures Sentenced in their final creative phase, delivering songs that are both brutally heavy and hauntingly beautiful. Tracks like "Cross My Heart And Hope To Die" and "You Are The One" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining their signature dark edge.

The production by Hiili Hiilesmaa at Finnvox Studios brings out every nuance of the band's sound, from Miika Tenkula's soaring guitar work to Ville Laihiala's emotionally charged vocals. Songs like "Brief Is The Light" and "No One There" showcase the band's mastery of dynamics, moving from whisper-quiet passages to earth-shaking heaviness. The album's themes of mortality, regret, and existential darkness resonate deeply, making it a cathartic listening experience that rewards repeated visits.

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

Track listing

A1. Konevisan Kirkonkellot
A2. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die
A3. Brief Is The Light
A4. Neverlasting
A5. Aika Multaa Muistot (Everything Is Nothing)
A6. Excuse Me While I Kill Myself

B1. Blood & Tears
B2. You Are The One
B3. Guilt And Regret
B4. The Luxury Of A Grave
B5. No One There

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