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4 reviews for Draconian:
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Draconian Turning Season Within Napalm Records 2008 |
Draconian are a gothic, doom, death band and this is their fourth full-length album. Over the years, female vocals have become more prominent to the point that they've gone from supportive atmosphere to starring role. Lisa Johansson takes center stage with her mournful, dreamy, clean vocals almost as often as growler Anders Jacobsson does. Over the course of the CD,... Read More » |
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Draconian The Burning Halo Napalm Records 2006 |
Right up front I must say that I love this band, but they are assuredly an acquired taste, as gothic death doom is not a style for everyone. That said, if you ever find yourself in the gloomy mood to give it a go, you won't find a band better at the style than Draconian. The "beauty and the beast"... Read More » |
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Draconian Arcane Rain Fell Napalm Records 2005 |
These cats started out as a gothic metal band but have morphed into a death doom group with gothic tendencies. Wicked strong gothic tendencies. Gothic tendencies that will either get your E.A. Poe on or make you run screaming for the door. I'm not talkin' about girly singin' (though it crops up on occasion), I'm talkin' about tons and tons... Read More » |
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Draconian Where Lovers Mourn Napalm Records 2004 |
Usually stuff of this ilk without the initials "M.D.B." accompanying it does not get any attention from me; but Where Lovers Mourn is a grandiose (in a good way) dirge of an album. Sadness wraps around you as soon as the first note of the 13 minute opener "The Cry of Silence" hits and does nothing to loosen its grasp.... Read More » |