1. RAMBLINGS OF A STONE MAN (EFFORT PART I) 2. STAINED PAPERS (EFFORT PART II) 3. ENVIRO 4. VULTURES 5. A VISIBLE MASS OF VAPOUR 6. HOLLOW EARTH 7. PAST APOCALYPTIC DATES 8. BLISTER
Description:
The Dutch darkened doom metal band Desolate Fields have reunited last year, and are recording their second album as follow up to their debut-cd ??Past Apocalyptic Dates? from 2016. This back-catalogue title has now been made available again by Doc Records, so a new generation of metal fans can enjoy their brilliant mix of atmospheric and symphonic doom metal with progressive and darkened post-black, and melodic (and often slow-paced) death metal. You can expect a combination of early-The Gathering and Celestial Season, Amorphis, Sentenced, Therion, Opeth, Samael, Lake Of Tears, Dimmu Borgir, Tiamat and classic ??Peaceville?? gothic/doom metal bands as Anathema and Paradise Lost.
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"Past Apocalyptic Dates" is a CD release by Desolate Fields on the independent label Doc-Records. The album unfolds a cinematic landscape of post-apocalyptic emotions: decaying cities, abandoned memories and fragile hopes after the fall. Expect a blend of atmospheric soundscapes, slow-building crescendos and haunting melodies that move between dark ambient, post-rock and subtle electronic textures. Each track feels like a chapter in a larger narrative, inviting the listener to sink into a world where beauty and ruin coexist. The production emphasizes depth and space, with distant echoes, layered guitars and carefully placed rhythmic elements that give the music a hypnotic, almost meditative pull. "Past Apocalyptic Dates" is particularly suited for late-night listening, introspective moments or as a moody backdrop for creative work and reading.
Desolate Fields is an artist known for weaving melancholic atmospheres with restrained intensity. Instead of relying on flashy hooks, the project focuses on slowly evolving themes, emotional arcs and detailed sound design. Fans of immersive, narrative-driven instrumental music will appreciate the subtle shifts and recurring motifs that make the album coherent from the first track to the last. While Desolate Fields operates away from the mainstream, the project has steadily built a reputation in underground circles for evocative, filmic compositions that reward attentive listening and repeated plays.
Doc-Records is a small, independent label that specializes in carefully curated releases, often from artists who explore the fringes between ambient, experimental and alternative soundscapes. With a focus on high-quality physical editions and artist-friendly collaborations, Doc-Records aims to provide a home for music that is both personal and atmospherically rich. Their catalog typically appeals to listeners who value depth, mood and artistic integrity over commercial trends, making "Past Apocalyptic Dates" a fitting addition to their lineup.
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