SWALLOW THE SUN - Ghosts Of Loss CD

This album has never been the most popular release from this band. However, it is my favorite album from them. I have always loved Swallow the Sun's very intensively emotional slow and heavy metal. And I think this album is the slowest, saddest and the least commercial. But I can understand Ghosts of Loss is not for everyone. Many people have called it's lengthy slow sections boring but for me, they are perfect. The songs build up dramatically to the point where they are touching and intense at the same time.

This album is not a banger. It does not have a lot of energy and it is not very catchy. Its qualities are elsewhere, like in the composition and the atmosphere. I can recommend this album to those who want to explore the more atmospheric and slow sides of metal. Personally, I get touched by a lot of these songs.