Candlemass – Nightfall

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Artist: Candlemass

Title: Nightfall

Year: 1987

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Tracklist

1. Gothic Stone (0:47)
2. The Well Of Souls (7:26)
3. Codex Gigas (2:19)
4. At The Gallows End (5:46)
5. Samarithan (5:29)
6. Marche Funebre (2:21)
7. Dark Are The Veils Of Death (7:06)
8. Mourner's Lament (6:08)
9. Bewitched (6:36)
10. Black Candles (2:15)
11. Bewitched (Demo) (7:10)
12. Battlecry (Demo) (6:08)
13. The Well Of Souls (Live Elm St Club) (5:16)
14. Dark Are The Veils Of Death (Live Elm St Club) (4:07)
15. At The Gallows End (Studio Outtake) (5:50)
16. Mourner's Lament (Studio Outtake) (5:36)
17. Interview (24:21)

Review

Candlemass's 'Nightfall' stands as a pivotal moment in the annals of epic doom metal. Released in November 1987, this sophomore effort marked a significant evolution for the Swedish outfit, largely due to the arrival of vocalist Messiah Marcolin. His operatic prowess brought a new dimension to the band's sonic palette, beautifully complementing the slow, grinding power chords that had become their hallmark.

The album's production, helmed at Stockholm's Thunderload Studios, is a testament to cohesion and heaviness. Tracks like 'The Well Of Souls' and 'At The Gallows End' paint atmospheric, doom-laden landscapes that have become benchmarks of the genre. Interestingly, the album's title and artwork draw inspiration from Thomas Cole's 'The Voyage of Life' paintings, a nod to Marcolin's influence beyond his vocal contributions.

While critics have lauded 'Nightfall' for its groundbreaking approach, some have noted that the relentless slow pace could benefit from occasional uptempo diversions. Nevertheless, this album solidified Candlemass's position as pioneers in the doom metal realm, its dark and heavy sound continuing to cast a long shadow over the genre. - Hugo