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35th Anniversary Limited Edition Green Marble Vinyl LP!
Candlemass was formed by bassist & songwriter Leif Edling in Stockholm, Sweden in 1984 & is well known for its epic doom metal, having a great influence over a generation of the genre's subsequent greats such as Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride - Candlemass themselves taking a large influence from Black Sabbath.
'Ancient Dreams' was Candlemass' third album, released in 1988 & it featured a natural progression of slow-mid tempo epic arrangements from their previous release, 'Nightfall' - perhaps even more distinction between slow & faster parts - with the unique tones & unmistakable voice of Messiah Marcolin still dominating proceedings on this pure doom metal classic.
With a perfect balance between melody & sheer heaviness, it is still debatable as to whether this is the ultimate Candlemass & therefore greatest doom metal album of all time, with some giving this particular title preference over the seminal 'Nightfall' album. 'Ancient Dreams' was produced by Leif Edling & Candlemass & was recorded at Stockholm Recording studios in 1988.
Marking 35 years since release, this edition of 'Ancient Dreams' is presented on limited green marble-effect vinyl, featuring the original cover art.
Features
- 35th Anniversary
- Limited Edition
- Green Marble Vinyl
- Original Cover Art
Selections
- Mirror Mirror
- A Cry From the Crypt
- Darkness In Paradise
- Incarnation of Evil
- Bearer of Pain
- Ancient Dreams
- The Bells of Acheron
- Epistle No. 81