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The British doom metal band Paradise Lost formed in Halifax, England in 1988; originally comprising vocalist Nick Holmes, lead guitarist Gregor Mackintosh, rhythm guitarist Aaron Aedy, bassist Steve Edmonson, and drummer Matthew Archer, the group recorded a pair of demo tapes, Drown in Darkness and Frozen Illusion, before signing with Peaceville Records to issue their debut album Lost Paradise in early 1990. The follow-up, 1991's Gothic, was the band's breakthrough, its dark production and orchestral elements setting them apart from the competition; a major European tour also expanded Paradise Lost's fanbase dramatically. Signing with the Music for Nations label, they returned in 1992 with Shades of God, considered by many to be their high-water mark; an EP, As I Die, appeared later that same year, complete with cover art by the incomparable Dave McKean. After 1993's Icon, Archer left Paradise Lost, and was replaced by drummer Lee Morris; Draconian Times followed in 1995, with One Second released two years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
Listening to Shades of God awhile back, I wondered if they were still around, and behold! And, their latest, Tragic Idol, is absolutely awesome! Maybe their best stuff yet.
interesting ... this came on in my Depeche Mode /Duran Duran station. I didn't believe they were a doom-metal band. i guess that's what happens when you lose your way in the music industry
they r boring compared to their first two albums theve abandoned their heavy roots
colinmalone1979
check our Lost Paradise, Gothic, Shades of God, or Icon and you'll definitely see a huge contrast to Depeche Mode. These guys used to be classic heavy doom metal, but changed their style drastically after Icon.
These guys sound more like Depeche Mode, and other new wave bands, how are they doom metal? Or metal at all? They seem good but definitely not doom metal, at least not what I've heard of them.
fink9000
Brit metal! Haha, awesome. I know it's wrong, but when I think of British metal, I just get the mental image of an old timey English gentleman dusting off his suit, putting down his cup of tea, before bellowing like a demon and giving the other members of his residence heart attacks.
As far as I am aware the word Goth is used in vernacular American English as a virtual synonym both for what may be called “Dark wave music” and the associated subculture. Therefore, the adjective Gothic as applied to music is meant to connote the presence of Dark wave influences on a genre, band, or composition. Looked at from this perspective much of Paradise Lost’s material (and that of similar bands) can be identified as Gothic, particularly when considering such albums of theirs as Host.
jondamaniam
Shades of God is definately thier best. Weak bio for a great band.
The album "gothic" has more to do with the word GOTHIC than the music style (which in my opinion is kind of gay , no offense ) if you people do a search of what really means gothic then you might understand what is gothic.
certainly a monumental band-to me not very different from the smiths,pet shop boys,de mode in terms of feeling and nothing is m ore important than that. you can my dying bride and katatonia to that list too,oh yea,and the cure...
big fan of the music, but i try not to pay too close attention to the lyrics. what they are singing in one one line has no real relevance to what is sung 3 lines later, or sometimes even the next lime. it just rhymes and sounds cool, but as a therion fan, who likes a continuous story and read lyrics, it can be bothersome if im not careful, but extremely talented musicians.
One of the greatest metal albums ever made. Metallica Eat your hearts out! This is simply one of those instances where I wince at the music industry's inability to give credit where credit is do.
I've never met anyone I have recommended this album to, who didn't atleast like it. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
You say depressive lyrics???? My Dying Bride, Type O Negative, Draconian, Dreadful Shadows--now THERE's depressing lyrics???? But luckily for me, that's what I DO like!!! Love this band! "Forever After, baby!!!! If only we could see and live the dream! If only we could still believe the dream . . ."
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I didn't believe they were a doom-metal band. i guess that's what happens when you lose your way in the music industry
check our Lost Paradise, Gothic, Shades of God, or Icon and you'll definitely see a huge contrast to Depeche Mode. These guys used to be classic heavy doom metal, but changed their style drastically after Icon.
/ooo um linkin park, all these other wannabes out nw try to sond this good
I agree with Firmus Arma-it is more gloom than doom.
One Second is one of my favorite albums of all time.
I've never met anyone I have recommended this album to, who didn't atleast like it. EXCELLENT!!! ! ! ! !
That concept entertains me.
Apparently I like a British Doom Metal band.