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Lost Paradise

Paradise Lost · 1990

40 min · 9 tracks · doom metal · gothic metal · death-doom

A haunting blend of crushing riffs and melancholic melodies that define the death-doom genre.

Why listen to this

Best for
haunting, reflective listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released in 1990, 'Lost Paradise' was Paradise Lost's debut album, marking their entry into the metal scene just as the death-doom genre was emerging. The band established themselves as pioneers, combining gothic elements with heavy riffs, setting the stage for their future evolution.
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doom metal, gothic metal, death-doom

Lost Paradise is an album by Paradise Lost, released in 1990. A haunting blend of crushing riffs and melancholic melodies that define the death-doom genre. 'Lost Paradise' helped define the death-doom genre, influencing countless bands in the early '90s. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, making it a landmark release in metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lost Paradise sound like?

A haunting blend of crushing riffs and melancholic melodies that define the death-doom genre. Rooted in doom metal and gothic metal.

What makes Lost Paradise by Paradise Lost notable?

'Lost Paradise' helped define the death-doom genre, influencing countless bands in the early '90s. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, making it a landmark release in metal history. Released in 1990, 'Lost Paradise' was Paradise Lost's debut album, marking their entry into the metal scene just as the death-doom genre was emerging. The band established themselves as pioneers, combining gothic elements with heavy riffs, setting the stage for their future evolution.

Who is Lost Paradise for?

Lost Paradise works well if you're into haunting, reflective listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Lost Paradise?

Lost Paradise has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·40:48

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 2:42
  • 2 Deadly Inner Sense Standout 4:36
  • 3 Paradise Lost Standout 5:29
  • 4 Our Saviour 5:07
  • 5 Rotting Misery Standout 5:16
  • 6 Frozen Illusion 5:20
  • 7 Breeding Fear 4:14
  • 8 Lost Paradise 2:08
  • 9 Internal Torment II 5:53

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Genre

death-doom, doom metal, gothic metal

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

40 min 48 sec