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 01. "Drown In Darkness" 02. "Internal Torment" 03. "Morbid Existence" 04. "Paradise Lost" 05. "Internal Torment" 06. "Frozen Illusion" 07. "Internal Torment (live)" 08. "Our Saviour (live)" 09. "Plains Of Desolation (Live)" 10. "Drown In Darkness (Live)" 11. "(live)" 12. "Nuclear Abomination (Live)"
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.. Early Demos |
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| Description: | 2009 digitally remastered collection of early demos from the British Doom Metal band, now officially available on CD for the very first time! Includes all tracks from the Paradise Lost demo and all tracks from the Frozen Illusion demo as well as six live tracks from 1989 that have never been officially available before. 12 tracks. Century Media."The early years of PARADISE LOST
Including all tracks of the "Paradise Lost" demo,
all tracks of the "Frozen Illusion" demo
as well as six live tracks from 1989.
All songs digitally re-mastered and officially available on CD for the very first time.
Liner notes by Nick Holmes."
Comes in a cardboard sleeve.
Tracks 1 - 3 taken from the "Paradise Lost" demo.
Tracks 4 - 6 taken from the "Frozen Illusion" demo.
Tracks 7 - 12 taken from the "Plains Of Desolation" live bootleg.
"Paradise Lost" was recorded at the Lions Studios, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, on December 3rd, 1988.
"Frozen Illusion" was recorded at the Lions Studios, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, on May 13th, 1989.
The "Plains Of Desolation" live bootleg was recorded live in Liverpool on March 18th, 1989.
All tracks published by Vile Music (a division of Zomba Music Publishers Ltd).
Remastered for DMS Mastering, Marl, Germany.
© Copyright Control, except tracks 4, 6, 8 and 11
© Vile Music (a division of Zomba Music Publishers Ltd.)
? 2009 Century Media Records Ltd.
Manufactured in Germany."Drown In Darkness (The Early Demos)" on CD is an essential archive release for fans of Paradise Lost and early death/doom metal. This collection brings together the band's formative demo recordings from the late 1980s and early 1990s, capturing Paradise Lost at a raw, uncompromising stage of their evolution. The sound is noticeably harsher and more primitive than their later studio albums, with crushing guitar riffs, cavernous growls and a bleak atmosphere that laid the groundwork for what would become their signature style. For collectors and longtime followers, these demos document the birth of a genre-defining band: you can hear the transition from pure death metal aggression towards the melancholic, doom-laden songwriting that Paradise Lost would later refine on their classic early albums. The CD edition offers a focused listening experience that underlines just how dark, heavy and visionary these early tracks were.
Paradise Lost are pioneers of the gothic and death/doom metal genres, formed in the late 1980s in England. Over the course of their career, they have released numerous influential albums, helped shape the sound of European metal, and inspired countless bands worldwide with their blend of heaviness, melody and melancholy. They are widely regarded as one of the foundational acts of gothic metal, known for constantly evolving their sound while maintaining a distinctly sombre, emotional core.
The CD is released by Century Media, one of the most established and respected labels in heavy music. Since its founding, Century Media has been synonymous with high-quality metal releases, strong artist development and a deep commitment to extreme and alternative music. With a catalogue that includes many renowned metal and rock acts, the label has played a key role in bringing underground sounds to a global audience, making this edition of "Drown In Darkness (The Early Demos)" a fitting home for such an important piece of Paradise Lost history. |
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| Producer: |
Paradise Lost |
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| No. of tracks: |
12 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
9979212 |
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