Night Is the New Day
Katatonia · 2009
66 min · 15 tracks · alternative metal · doom metal · gothic metal
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of introspection and haunting beauty.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus contemplative late-night moods
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Night Is the New Day' marked Katatonia's seventh studio album, following their 2006 effort 'The Great Cold Distance.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their distinctive sound, blending elements of doom and gothic metal while exploring deeper lyrical themes of despair and introspection.
- If you like
- alternative metal, doom metal, gothic metal
Night Is the New Day is an album by Katatonia, released in 2009. Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of introspection and haunting beauty. 'Night Is the New Day' received critical acclaim, charting in several countries including a peak at number 18 on the Swedish Albums Chart. Its atmospheric sound and emotional depth resonated with fans and critics alike, earning praise for its production and songwriting, which helped to further establish Katatonia as a leading force within the alternative metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Night Is the New Day sound like?
Melancholic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating an atmosphere of introspection and haunting beauty. Rooted in alternative metal and doom metal.
What makes Night Is the New Day by Katatonia notable?
'Night Is the New Day' received critical acclaim, charting in several countries including a peak at number 18 on the Swedish Albums Chart. Its atmospheric sound and emotional depth resonated with fans and critics alike, earning praise for its production and songwriting, which helped to further establish Katatonia as a leading force within the alternative metal scene. Released in 2009, 'Night Is the New Day' marked Katatonia's seventh studio album, following their 2006 effort 'The Great Cold Distance.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their distinctive sound, blending elements of doom and gothic metal while exploring deeper lyrical themes of despair and introspection.
Who is Night Is the New Day for?
Night Is the New Day works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and contemplative late-night moods.
How many songs are on Night Is the New Day?
Night Is the New Day has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forsaker Standout 4:06
- 2 The Longest Year Standout 4:40
- 3 Idle Blood 4:23
- 4 Onward Into Battle 3:52
- 5 Liberation Standout 4:18
- 6 The Promise of Deceit 4:18
- 7 Nephilim 4:27
- 8 New Night 4:28
- 9 Inheritance 4:30
- 10 Day and Then the Shade 4:29
- 11 Departer 5:29
- 12 Ashen 4:10
- 13 Sold Heart 4:36
- 14 Day & Then the Shade (Frank Default mix) 5:40
- 15 Idle Blood (Linje 14) 3:24
Release Date
November 2, 2009
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
66 min 50 sec
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