Album of the Week #21: Fiction - Dark Tranquillity

TooFewColours
2024-02-27T13:04:10Z

This is Album of the Week #22 ~ This week's album is Dark Tranquillity - Fiction

Year of Release: 2006
Genre(s): Melodic Death Metal
Country: Sweden
Length: 46 minutes
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Excerpt from MetalReviews:

Dark Tranquillity stand as one of the few Gothenburg bands who have remained true to their roots throughout their careers, and it’s a welcome thing to know that such bands still exist and are putting out quality material without sounding the least bit stale or tired. On Fiction, Dark Tranquillity handles multiple strands of melody and atmosphere with a master’s touch, crafting something that easily stands against accusations of stagnancy in the genre. Simply put – this is one of the good ones.

Discussion points:
Have you heard this artist/album before? Is this your first time hearing?
Do you enjoy this genre? Is this an album you would have chosen?
Does this album remind you of something you've heard before?
What were the album's strengths or weaknesses?
Was there a standout track for you?
How did you hear the album? Where were you? What was your setup?

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