Night Is the New Day

by Katatonia

Night Is the New Day cover art

Marking a distinct shift toward prominent electronic and keyboard integration, this record deepens the Swedish band's signature gothic doom into sleek, modern alternative metal. Jonas Renkse's incredibly clean, despairing vocal melodies float over chugging, down-tuned guitars and subtle trip-hop drum loops. It successfully captured a dense, nocturnal atmosphere that alienated some purists but broadened their crossover appeal.

Genres

  • Alternative Metal

Tracklist

  1. Forsaker
  2. The Longest Year
  3. Idle Blood
  4. Onward into Battle
  5. Liberation
  6. The Promise of Deceit
  7. Nephilim
  8. New Night
  9. Inheritance
  10. Day and Then the Shade
  11. Departer