Icon
Paradise Lost · 1993
50 min · 13 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom
Heavy, atmospheric guitars intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a brooding landscape of doom and gothic metal.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on September 28, 1993, 'Icon' was Paradise Lost's fifth studio album, following their influential work 'Shades of God.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their transition from death-doom roots to a more melodic and gothic sound, marking a significant evolution in their musical identity.
- If you like
- doom metal, gothic metal, death-doom
Icon is an album by Paradise Lost, released in 1993. Heavy, atmospheric guitars intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a brooding landscape of doom and gothic metal. 'Icon' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as a pivotal album in the gothic metal genre. Its impact is evidenced by its high chart placements in the UK and Europe, further establishing Paradise Lost as key figures in shaping the sound of metal during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Icon sound like?
Heavy, atmospheric guitars intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a brooding landscape of doom and gothic metal. Rooted in doom metal and gothic metal.
What makes Icon by Paradise Lost notable?
'Icon' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as a pivotal album in the gothic metal genre. Its impact is evidenced by its high chart placements in the UK and Europe, further establishing Paradise Lost as key figures in shaping the sound of metal during the early '90s. Released on September 28, 1993, 'Icon' was Paradise Lost's fifth studio album, following their influential work 'Shades of God.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their transition from death-doom roots to a more melodic and gothic sound, marking a significant evolution in their musical identity.
Who is Icon for?
Icon works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Icon?
Icon has 13 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Embers Fire 4:44
- 2 Remembrance 3:26
- 3 Forging Sympathy 4:43
- 4 Joys of the Emptiness 3:29
- 5 Dying Freedom 3:43
- 6 Widow Standout 3:04
- 7 Colossal Rains 4:35
- 8 Weeping Words 3:50
- 9 Poison 2:59
- 10 True Belief Standout 4:30
- 11 Shallow Seasons 4:55
- 12 Christendom Standout 4:30
- 13 Deus Misereatur 1:57
Release Date
September 28, 1993
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
50 min 32 sec
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