Paradise Lost - Draconian Times (1995) (Japan PCCY-00756) RE-UP

aradise Lost's Draconian Times falls between stark, oppressive goth rock and crunching heavy metal. It's a bit more experimental than their earlier efforts, as it displays subtle industrial influences – there's the occasional barrage of samples – as well as more keyboards and a chorus, perhaps appropriately dubbed the "Dead Boys Choir." Draconian Times is intentionally unwelcoming music, but those who want to dwell deep inside its twisted corridors will find a few pleasures. Paradise Lost may not be terrific songwriters, but they can create and sustain a mood.

~ allmusic.com

Musicians:

Vocals : Nick Holmes
Guitars : Gregor Mackintosh
Guitars : Aaron Aedy
Bass : Stephen Edmondson
Drums : Lee Morris
Keyboards : Andrew Holdsworth

Recorded at Great Linford Manor and Ridge Farm Studios, England January-March 1995.
Mastered at Townhouse Studios, London. Engineered by Pete Coleman.
Assistant: Andy Griffin, Phil Luff and Phil Wood.
Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Pete Coleman and Simon Efemey.
Producer: Simon Efemey.

Track List:

01. Enchantment [6:05]
02. Hallowed Land [5:03]
03. The Last Time [3:27]
04. Forever Failure [4:18]
05. Once Solemn [3:04]
06. Shadowkings [4:42]
07. Elusive Cure [3:21]
08. Yearn For Change [4:20]
09. Shade Of God [3:55]
10. Hands Of Reason [3:58]
11. I See Your Face [3:17]
12. Jaded [3:27]
13. Walk Away (Japanese Bonus Track) [3:25]
14. Laid To Waste (Japanese Bonus Track) [3:15]
15. Master Of Misrule (Japanese Bonus Track) [3:07]