Tag: paradise lost

Having churned out a storied discography that has seen its fair share of ill received albums, Paradise Lost are in fine form with this year's embittered “Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us.” The title a not-so-subtle swipe at organized religion’s divisive effect on humanity, the lyrical fare on this twelfth album does spread itself across a broader message—or should it be messages? For the heartbreaking opener “As Horizons End,” Nick Holmes’ deep vocals sweeps the listener away with its earnest emotion while the lyrics moan about personal shortcomings. When it’s done, the band go a shade darker for its follow up “I Remain” then let loose the melodic fireworks on the soaring “First Light.” The somber ride continues on “Frailty” that arrives before a passable title track churns for a few good minutes.
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