Paradise Lost - Draconian Times (25th Anniversary Edition) (2 x LP)
- Artist:
- Paradise Lost
- Title:
- Draconian Times (25th Anniversary Edition)
- Label:
- Music For Nations, Sony Music
- Catalog#:
- 19439814631
- Format:
- 2 x Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
- Country:
- Europe
- Released:
- 04 Dec 2020
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
Draconian Times (25th Anniversary Edition) by Paradise Lost revisits their 1995 gothic metal milestone with remastered sound and rare material. This reissue celebrates their shift from death doom to a more melodic style. The band blends heavy riffs with clean vocals and dark atmosphere rooted in despair and elegance. The album remains a key influence on modern gothic metal.
Released by Music for Nations, this edition adds demo versions and live cuts showing the band’s dynamic range. Tracks like The Last Time and Forever Failure mix catchy hooks with haunting lyrics. Nick Holmes’s vocal delivery moves from snarling grit to wounded clarity. Greg Mackintosh adds layered guitar textures full of drama.
The album draws from The Sisters of Mercy and Metallica but stays rooted in their early doom origins. Songs like Hallowed Land and Enchantment create a gothic grandeur that balances aggression and sorrow. Their use of melody was groundbreaking for metal at the time. It opened the path for bands like Katatonia and Moonspell.
This edition gives longtime fans something richer and deeper while introducing new listeners to its legacy. The remaster sharpens each layer without losing its shadowy charm. Draconian Times still stands as Paradise Lost at their peak balancing emotional depth and metal intensity. It’s essential listening for anyone exploring gothic and melodic metal roots.
| A1 | Enchantment (2011 Remastered) |
| A2 | Hallowed Land (2011 Remastered) |
| A3 | The Last Time (2011 Remastered) |
| B1 | Forever Failure (2011 Remastered) |
| B2 | Once Solemn (2011 Remastered) |
| B3 | Shadowkings (2011 Remastered) |
| C1 | Elusive Cure (2011 Remastered) |
| C2 | Yearn For Change (2011 Remastered) |
| C3 | Shades Of God (2011 Remastered) |
| D1 | Hands Of Reason (2011 Remastered) |
| D2 | I See Your Face (2011 Remastered) |
| D3 | Jaded (2011 Remastered) |
| Genre | Rock, Doom Metal, Gothic Metal |
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