Slumber - Fallout

8.8 | 310 votes |

Release date:	18 October 2004
Style:	Melodic doom metal
Owners:	288 have it 54 want it

01. Rapture
02. Conflict
03. Where Nothing Was Left
04. Fallout
05. Distress
06. Dreamscape
07. A Wanderer's Star

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Line-up
Siavosh Bigonah - vocals
Jari Lindholm - guitars, vocals
Daniel Albertsson - guitars
Mikael Brunkvist - bass
Ted Larsson - drums
Ehsan Kalantarpour - keyboards

Additional musicians:
Daniel "Eldhrimnir" Beckman - keyboards, vocals
Lina Svärd - vocals
Linda Byman - vocals
Vinköl Choir

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Staff review by
Azhidahak

Rating:
8.6

Slumber is a half Swedish half Persian atmospheric death/doom metal band based in Sweden. After releasing two demo's they have now given out their first debut full length album Fallout.

The album starts with the opening track Rapture, a mid-paced song with a melancholic atmosphere and depressive touch, almost leaning towards gothic/doom and the gothic influences are much clearer in the end of the song when we hear some backup female vocals (almost orchestral). The second track is more melodic and the guitar work immediately reminds me of mid-period Katatonia and the Katatonia influences are crystal clear. The overall atmosphere and feeling of this album also reminds me a bit of Rapture.

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published 20.12.2004 | Comments (20)

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Pyramid God Posts: 184 From: USA	+1 23.07.2011 - 08:54 Rating: 10 Pyramid God Posts: 184 From: USA Wow, just wow. Loading...
Vonpire Posts: 404 From: Portugal	23.09.2011 - 12:40 Rating: 10 Vonpire Posts: 404 From: Portugal Great great album. ---- Beware the Shadows of Dusk Loading...
Slayer666 Posts: 2466 From: Serbia	29.10.2011 - 14:56 Rating: 8 Slayer666 Posts: 2466 From: Serbia 9.1 with over 100 votes? God the fuck damn, I'm checking it out ASAP... Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	+1 29.10.2011 - 15:35 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by Slayer666 on 29.10.2011 at 14:56 9.1 with over 100 votes? God the fuck damn, I'm checking it out ASAP... That means nothing really. The recent Insomnium had a similar score, as did the last Septic Flesh, they weren't worth more than 7ish. Any kind of melodic doom or melodeath gets absurdly high scores these days. Loading...
InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2620 From: Syria	29.10.2011 - 21:01 Rating: 8 InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2620 From: Syria Written by Guest on 29.10.2011 at 15:35 Written by Slayer666 on 29.10.2011 at 14:56 9.1 with over 100 votes? God the fuck damn, I'm checking it out ASAP... That means nothing really. The recent Insomnium had a similar score, as did the last Septic Flesh, they weren't worth more than 7ish. Any kind of melodic doom or melodeath gets absurdly high scores these days. This actually deserves a high score "not a 9 obviously" but it has a lot of creativity and immense emotions invested in it ---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself. Loading...
Slayer666 Posts: 2466 From: Serbia	30.10.2011 - 14:57 Rating: 8 Slayer666 Posts: 2466 From: Serbia Written by Guest on 29.10.2011 at 15:35 That means nothing really. The recent Insomnium had a similar score, as did the last Septic Flesh, they weren't worth more than 7ish. Any kind of melodic doom or melodeath gets absurdly high scores these days. You sure know how to crush a little boy's big dreams, doncha? Sadly, you're completely right. The first two listens revealed nothing spectacular, but I'll give it a bit more time before I rate it (and yeah, I feel a 7 coming). EDIT: Ya, definitely a pretty good release, but not worthy of a 9.1 by any stretch of imagination. Imma give it a strong 8. Loading...
R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia	+1 30.10.2011 - 15:03 Rating: 10 R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Loading...
Melkor Posts: 115 From: India	+1 04.01.2012 - 11:24 Rating: 10 Melkor Posts: 115 From: India The only album by this band n i was blown away...a pure masterpiece..!!! Loading...
Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands	+1 08.07.2012 - 12:16 Rating: 10 Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands I finally found a download. I can't find this album anywhere under 50 euros, it's rediculous! Even though it would be totally worth it. This album is breathtaking. Melodic doom metal at its best! Loading...
Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands	08.07.2012 - 12:17 Rating: 10 Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands Written by R'Vannith on 30.10.2011 at 15:03 There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Could you enlighten me with some of those bands? I'm really interested Loading...
R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia	10.07.2012 - 15:12 Rating: 10 R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia Written by Therapy? on 08.07.2012 at 12:17 Written by R'Vannith on 30.10.2011 at 15:03 There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Could you enlighten me with some of those bands? I'm really interested Comparing this band to others is a bit difficult, as they released just this album. But here are a few particular albums I enjoy the most: http://www.metalstorm.net/users/list.php?list_id=1622 If you like this one I think you'll also like bands like Rapture and October Tide. Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA	12.07.2012 - 02:23 Rating: 7 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA Written by R'Vannith on 30.10.2011 at 15:03 There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Just spun this today. It's pretty good. I am not blown away or anything. The songs mostly all sound the same. BTW, my definition of doom metal must be different than most because I don't here any doom in this at all, in fact, I'd call this gothic more so than anything. ---- rekt Loading...
R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia	12.07.2012 - 10:24 Rating: 10 R'Vannith ghedengi Posts: 3099 From: Australia Written by tea[m]ster on 12.07.2012 at 02:23 Written by R'Vannith on 30.10.2011 at 15:03 There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Just spun this today. It's pretty good. I am not blown away or anything. The songs mostly all sound the same. BTW, my definition of doom metal must be different than most because I don't here any doom in this at all, in fact, I'd call this gothic more so than anything. I can see why you would say that, I hear a bit of a gothic sound as well. As I understand it there is less that distinguishes Melodic Doom like this than those which are more, say, less melodic Death Doom. As the review points out it sounds a bit like the gothic doom of Katatonia at times, that's good comparison I think. It's your Swallow The Sun kind of doom. Loading...
Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands	14.07.2012 - 19:46 Rating: 10 Therapy? Posts: 174 From: The Netherlands Written by R'Vannith on 10.07.2012 at 15:12 Written by Therapy? on 08.07.2012 at 12:17 Written by R'Vannith on 30.10.2011 at 15:03 There are only a few doom albums I've heard which I enjoyed more than this one, well worth the rating I think. Could you enlighten me with some of those bands? I'm really interested Comparing this band to others is a bit difficult, as they released just this album. But here are a few particular albums I enjoy the most: http://www.metalstorm.net/users/list.php?list_id=1622 If you like this one I think you'll also like bands like Rapture and October Tide. I'll be sure to check some out. Thanks for the tips! Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA	30.08.2012 - 03:34 Rating: 7 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA Written by Guest on 29.08.2012 at 03:41 I guess this is the most proper place to post this: This is bad-ass! Will check them out (a member from Fractal Gates is in this!), thanks for the rec! ---- rekt Loading...
Erik M. Posts: 3104 From: The Netherlands	+1 02.01.2013 - 21:00 Rating: 9 Erik M. Posts: 3104 From: The Netherlands It's just one or two songs too short, but truly amazing nonetheless. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this after so many spins. Loading...
Fritillaria Account deleted	02.01.2013 - 23:06 Fritillaria Account deleted One of my all time fav in doom metal albums Loading...
Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 7937 From: Canada	20.07.2013 - 19:24 Rating: 7 Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 7937 From: Canada Way too fluffy at points. ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	20.07.2013 - 19:30 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by tea[m]ster on 30.08.2012 at 03:34 Written by Guest on 29.08.2012 at 03:41 I guess this is the most proper place to post this: This is bad-ass! Will check them out (a member from Fractal Gates is in this!), thanks for the rec! who? looking at present and past members I see no Fractal Gates member in Slumber ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA	22.07.2013 - 05:13 Rating: 7 tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Posts: 5112 From: USA Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.07.2013 at 19:30 who? looking at present and past members I see no Fractal Gates member in Slumber No no, their are Fractal Gates members in Enshine! ---- rekt Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	22.07.2013 - 11:04 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by tea[m]ster on 22.07.2013 at 05:13 Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.07.2013 at 19:30 who? looking at present and past members I see no Fractal Gates member in Slumber No no, their are Fractal Gates members in Enshine! sorry, now I see where I went wrong thinking you thought there were Fractal Gates members in Slumber, my mistake. Fractal Gates members (plural) in Enshine explains the drabness that is Enshine ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Hallford9000 Posts: 242 From: Germany	20.09.2013 - 17:51 Rating: 10 Hallford9000 Posts: 242 From: Germany A masterpiece Loading...
Lit. Account deleted	20.09.2013 - 21:57 Lit. Account deleted Light and fluffy, but impressive nonetheless. Loading...
Mountain King K i K o Posts: 1186 From: Slovak Republic	11.02.2016 - 11:39 Mountain King K i K o Posts: 1186 From: Slovak Republic Written by Guest on 29.10.2011 at 15:35 Written by Slayer666 on 29.10.2011 at 14:56 9.1 with over 100 votes? God the fuck damn, I'm checking it out ASAP... That means nothing really. The recent Insomnium had a similar score, as did the last Septic Flesh, they weren't worth more than 7ish. Any kind of melodic doom or melodeath gets absurdly high scores these days. "Any kind of melodic doom or melodeath gets absurdly high scores these days." Just what I think... Loading...
Nick Carter Posts: 250	+1 23.08.2017 - 02:53 Rating: 8 Nick Carter Posts: 250 Short and effective. It delivers its point in less than 40 mins and in a very high standard. ---- #MetalIsForEveryone Loading...
Himedal Posts: 162 From: Iran	+1 29.07.2018 - 09:59 Rating: 10 Himedal Posts: 162 From: Iran At first I found it like meh! but after these years I couldn't get it off my playlist. today I came to update my rating from 8 to 10. The song Distress... I can't get enough of its solo. ---- What goes by is life to be taken The doom calls upon the forsaken Loading...
Starvynth i c deaf people Posts: 1184 From: Germany	03.12.2018 - 13:29 Rating: 8 Starvynth i c deaf people Posts: 1184 From: Germany Quite a strong debut, too bad they disbanded. On the other hand, there would be no AtomA if Slumber still excisted... This album brings back some memories of old Tiamat, Opeth and Katatonia and I love the track "Rapture". ---- signatures = SPAM Loading...
Reaper_Redeemer Posts: 642 From: Greece	11.12.2018 - 14:57 Rating: 10 Reaper_Redeemer Posts: 642 From: Greece Oh I didn't comment here. This is the best melodic death/doom act, a historic album. Loading...
dickkafa Posts: 11 From: Turkey	22.12.2018 - 20:09 Rating: 10 dickkafa Posts: 11 From: Turkey What an album.Melodic doom at it's best Loading...
Hooman Posts: 32 From: Iran	17.04.2020 - 23:28 Rating: 9 Hooman Posts: 32 From: Iran It took more than three years for me to enjoy this album. There were just something in the songs that made me not to delete them from my player. But now I can't live without them. A melodic masterpiece, you can even play in your funeral. Loading...