KATATONIA

Release Year: 2022
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: emotional progressive melodic doom metal

fascinating seventh full-length release [2006] by premier Swedish prophets of emotional, heartfelt, metallic doom and depressive sadness moves forward closer to progressive rock area with trademark hypnotizing vibes and amazing, suggestive atmosphere, but all essential features of their honed sound are firmly present; slower, more tranquil, but heavy enough songs sometimes are beyond words to describe, not just because they escape plain categorization, but also due to their totally miraculous grip, when pain, despair and solitude are brought and thrown straight into face of anxious listener with a highly therapeutic effect, leaving a long-lasting impression, sounding more and more meaningful with each listen; recent British black vinyl edition comes with a special half-speed mastering for a sharper engaging sound, as well as pro-printed lyric inner sleeve