Arcane Rain Fell
by Draconian
- Type: Album
- Released: 24 January 2005
- Label: Napalm
- Country: Sweden
- Length: 1:00:28
- Community rating: 3.86/5 from 7 ratings
Artists on this release: Johan Ericson, Andreas Karlsson, Lisa Johansson, Pelle Saether, Jerry Torstensson, Jesper Stolpe
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A conceptual work revolving around the fall of Lucifer and the rejection of divine light, the album represents a move toward longer, more funeral-influenced structures. The production emphasizes a cold, rain-drenched atmosphere, particularly on the 15-minute centerpiece 'Death, Come Near Me'. It is widely regarded as a definitive document of the genre for its successful integration of literary romanticism and oppressive instrumental weight.
Genres
Descriptors: conceptual, funereal, sorrowful, grandiose, symphonic, atmospheric, guitars, orchestral, female-vocals, slow
Tracklist
- A Scenery of Loss (9:10)
- Daylight Misery (5:30)
- The Apostacy Canticle (9:51)
- Expostulation (2:05)
- Heaven Laid in Tears (6:54)
- The Abhorrent Rays (5:32)
- The Everlasting Scar (6:00)
- Death, Come Near Me (15:22)
Credits
- Johan Ericson - arranged by, lead guitar, backing vocals, music by
- Anders Jacobsson - arranged by [vocal arrangements], concept by, lyrics by, vocals
- Christophe Szpajdel - artwork [original bandlogo]
- Jesper Stolpe - bass guitar
- Erik Arvidsson - concept by, lyrics by
- Jerry Torstensson - drums, percussion
- Andreas Karlsson - keyboards, programmed by
- Lisa Johansson - vocals