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Woods IV: The Green Album

Woods of Ypres

Album 2009
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About this album

Sound: "A haunting blend of doom metal and melodic black metal that explores themes of despair and introspection."

Where they were

Released on January 1, 2009, 'Woods IV: The Green Album' was Woods of Ypres' fourth studio album, following their previous effort, 'Woods III: Deepest Roots and Darkest Blues'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that combined heavy metal elements with deeply personal and emotional lyrics, marking a shift towards more introspective themes in their music.

Why it matters

This album is significant for its critical reception within the metal community, particularly for its exploration of darkness and existential themes. It has since influenced a number of bands within the atmospheric metal scene, garnering attention for its poignant lyrical content and innovative sound that stands apart from typical doom and black metal conventions.

Essential tracks

  • "Everything I Touch Turns to Gold (Then to Coal)" — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its juxtaposition of beauty and despair, showcasing Ypres' lyrical craftsmanship.
  • "By the Time You Read This (I Will Already Be Dead)" — The melancholic tone and reflective lyrics represent the album’s overarching themes of mortality and loss, making it a standout piece.
  • "Suicide Cargoload (Drag That Weight)" — This song combines heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrics about burdens and mental struggle, embodying the album's essence.
  • "I Was Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery" — This track offers a vivid narrative style while exploring themes of death and memory, which are central to the album's concept.

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Artist Origin

Canada

Tracklist

  1. 1 Shards of Love (Hurt Forever) 5:17
  2. 2 Everything I Touch Turns to Gold (Then to Coal) 5:02
  3. 3 By the Time You Read This (I Will Already Be Dead) 6:29
  4. 4 I Was Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery 7:57
  5. 5 Into Exile: “Can You Get Here in 10 Days?” 5:14
  6. 6 Pining (for You) 8:14
  7. 7 Wet Leather 4:30
  8. 8 Suicide Cargoload (Drag That Weight) 4:03
  9. 9 Halves and Quarters 2:24
  10. 10 You Are Here With Me (in This Sequence of Dreams) 1:41
  11. 11 Retrosleep in the Morning Calm 3:25
  12. 12 Don’t Open the Wounds / Skywide Armspread 4:58
  13. 13 Natural Technologies 4:54
  14. 14 Mirror Reflection & the Hammer Reinvention 7:02
  15. 15 Our Union (In Limbo) 4:08
  16. 16 Move On! (The Woman Will Always Leave the Man) 3:01

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