SWALLOW THE SUN - Emerald Forest And The Blackbird · SOLAR 2LP

Solar flare edition, brown marbled double vinyl in gatefold cover.

New and sealed.

Background information über 'Emerald Forest And The Blackbird'

Finnish doom metal masters Swallow The Sun delivered one of their most emotionally devastating works with "Emerald Forest And The Blackbird". This album stands as a profound meditation on loss, grief, and the fragile beauty of human existence, wrapped in the band's signature blend of crushing doom and ethereal melancholy. The record showcases Swallow The Sun's ability to craft expansive sonic landscapes that shift seamlessly between bone-crushing heaviness and moments of breathtaking vulnerability, with tracks like "This Cut Is The Deepest" and "Cathedral Walls" exemplifying their mastery of dynamic songwriting.

The album's conceptual depth is matched by its musical sophistication, as the band explores themes of mortality and remembrance through layers of crushing guitars, haunting clean vocals, and atmospheric passages that feel both intimate and epic. Songs like "Labyrinth Of London (Horror Pt. IV)" demonstrate the band's storytelling prowess, while the closing track "Night Will Forgive Us" provides a cathartic resolution to the album's emotional journey. The production captures every nuance of the band's sound, from the most delicate acoustic moments to the most punishing doom passages.

For fans of:
My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Insomnium and October Tide

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Emerald Forest And The Blackbird
A2. This Cut Is The Deepest
B1. Hate, Lead The Way!
B2. Cathedral Walls
B3. Hearts Wide Shut

LP 2:
C1. Silent Towers
C2. Labyrinth Of London (Horror Pt. IV)
C3. Of Death And Corruption
D1. April 14th
D2. Night Will Forgive Us

Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com