Draconian Times - Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost despite being from the UK are in fact far better known across the rest of the continent, with a particularly strong following in Germany, Poland and Greece. The metal band have gone through various phases of their career and these days are quite electronic influenced, their initial period was death metal and good death metal at that. Draconian Times was part of the middle period - the gothic metal days. This is undoubtedly the most accesible period for many listeners and if any of their albums was to draw listeners who usually listen to other types of music then this was the one. In some ways it's their best work, a gloomy yet ...  Read the complete review

1995 saw the pioneering album 'Draconian Times' released by Halifax based gothic rock band Paradise Lost. Being the fifth album in the bands discography this album has a very different sound and style being taken by the band especially in the vocal department. Lead singer Nick Holmes vocals take on a more clear and concise tone in comparison to the bands previous albums such as 'Gothic' and 'Shades of God'. The album is said to be the first in the gothic rock genre and is sited among many fans as the bands best work to date. Prior to this album the band was virtually unknown outside of the usually rock charts however this all changed when they recorded a UK ...  Read the complete review