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Clouds - Doliu



8.5 | 133 votes |
Release date: 27 May 2014
Style: Atmospheric doom metal

Owners:

86 have it
17 want it


01. You Went So Silent
02. If These Walls Could Speak [feat. Ben Ellis & Jón Aldará]
03. Heaven Was Blind To My Grief
04. A Glimpse Of Sorrow [feat. Pim Blankenstein]
05. The Deep Vast Emptiness
06. Even If I Fall

Top 20 albums of 2014: 4

Additional info
Recorded in several studios in United Kingdom, Finland, The Faroe Islands, Bulgaria and Holland.
Mixed and mastered at HHStudios in Sofia, Bulgaria.

All music by Daniel N.
Lyrics by Daniel, except "If These Walls Could Speak" by Jon and "A Gimpse Of Sorrow" by Pim.

Guest review by
angel.
Rating:
N/A
I personally believe that the author of a review must use the least of subjective criticism but it seems that it is not that easy when it comes to an album like Doliu.

It might be wrong to explain my own personal experience of this album as a review but this is how I came across Clouds. Some albums become the snapshot of moments, and here is the snapshot by Doliu.

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published 22.11.2014 | Comments (16)

10.10.2014
The album that features acknowledged members of doom metal scene, coming from bands such as Eye Of Solitude, Shape Of Despair, Officium Triste, Pantheïst etc.

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29.09.2014 - 18:36
Rating: 9
angel.
Evil Butterfly
The most beautiful doom metal release for this year,2014 and probably this will be one of those unique records which always sound fresh and enjoyable the same.
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11.10.2014 - 15:18
Rating: 9
Paradoxical

This is indeed a beautiful release. Although at times it reminds of Saturnus (which is a good thing) or some similar bands but it has a sound of its own too.
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11.10.2014 - 15:56
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Oh damn, I've seen Pim (Officium Triste's vocalist) post this multiple times on Facebook because he's a guest musician for this album. For some reason I ignored it every time and still haven't checked it out.

Going to rectify that as soon as possible, especially because so far it's a praised record along with the fact that quite a few interesting members from other bands are involved.
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11.10.2014 - 15:58
Rating: 9
angel.
Evil Butterfly
Written by Erik M. on 11.10.2014 at 15:56

Oh damn, I've seen Pim (Officium Triste's vocalist) post this multiple times on Facebook because he's a guest musician for this album. For some reason I ignored it every time and still haven't checked it out.

Going to rectify that as soon as possible, especially because so far it's a praised record along with the fact that quite a few interesting members from other bands are involved.

I bet you would agree with me soon that it is the best doom release this year.
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The Fangirl.
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11.10.2014 - 16:00
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Written by angel. on 11.10.2014 at 15:58

I bet you would agree with me soon that it is the best doom release this year.


Damn, now even more eager to hear it.
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11.10.2014 - 23:22
PocketMetal

If These Walls Could Speak is my favorite, it's so emotional.
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12.10.2014 - 18:22
Rating: 7
Susan
Smeghead
Very beautiful moments here. It gets dangerously close to repetition in a few places, a little too close for my tastes, but still manages to stay on this side of the line. Nice album overall.
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"A life all mine
Is what I choose
At the end of my days"
--The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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12.10.2014 - 18:51
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Written by Paradoxical on 11.10.2014 at 15:18

This is indeed a beautiful release. Although at times it reminds of Saturnus (which is a good thing) or some similar bands but it has a sound of its own too.


This isn't similar to Saturnus at all. At least I don't hear it. They definitely have their own sound. Check out Doom:VS - Earthless if you want an album that is very similar to Saturnus.
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12.10.2014 - 18:52
Paz
Nuclear Cowboy
Written by PocketMetal on 11.10.2014 at 23:22

If These Walls Could Speak is my favorite, it's so emotional.

Mine as well. I love how clean and harsh vocals works together leading to an awesome solo... Definitely the highlight.
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12.10.2014 - 19:19
Rating: 8
CyberSymphony
Ollie
There are some beautiful moments in this album, really like the piano parts too and overall a really lovely doom metal album. Thanks MS for advertising this album
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12.10.2014 - 19:36
PocketMetal

Written by Susan on 12.10.2014 at 18:22

Very beautiful moments here. It gets dangerously close to repetition in a few places, a little too close for my tastes, but still manages to stay on this side of the line. Nice album overall.


Off topic, but I miss your reviews Susan. You made the years look proggier. :p
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13.10.2014 - 07:09
Rating: 7
Susan
Smeghead
Written by PocketMetal on 12.10.2014 at 19:36

Written by Susan on 12.10.2014 at 18:22

Very beautiful moments here. It gets dangerously close to repetition in a few places, a little too close for my tastes, but still manages to stay on this side of the line. Nice album overall.


Off topic, but I miss your reviews Susan. You made the years look proggier. :p


Aww thanks dude!!!
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"A life all mine
Is what I choose
At the end of my days"
--The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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17.10.2014 - 03:50
Rating: 9
Mechaniacal

Instantly bought. One of the most beautiful albums of 2014. Haven't heard doom with vocals like this in awhile.
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18.10.2014 - 00:56
Rating: 9
MHShokuhi

It caught me from the first moment when i found it in the staff picks and started to play, it was a pleasant listen and awesome harmony between professional harsh vocals and magical clean vocal made it one of the best of this year for my
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Shake the silence and hear what it say ~In Flames
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12.02.2015 - 19:37
Rating: 9
In Bone Factory

One of best albums of the year ...
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The End Is Nigh ...
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13.02.2015 - 09:38
Rating: 8
M C Vice
ex-polydactyl
Sounds like Omit, Aquilus, Kauan and Virgin Black's Requiem: Fortissimo all rolled into one.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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27.04.2015 - 16:09
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Anyone else thinks this album sounds similar? I would say so.



Both are atmospheric doom. Beautiful stuff.
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27.04.2015 - 16:30
Rating: 9
angel.
Evil Butterfly
Are these two albums even similar? I don't really think so.
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27.04.2015 - 16:33
Marcel Hubregtse
Grumpy Old Fuck
Written by angel. on 27.04.2015 at 16:30

Are these two albums even similar? I don't really think so.



Totally not similar those two. You are right.
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01.05.2015 - 16:50
Joe Zombie

What a beautiful album. I'm especially in love with the clean vocals. It seems I'm still catching up on albums from last year; there's a whole lot of great ones I missed. Favorite tracks: You Went so Silent, Even If I Fall.
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08.10.2015 - 18:54
Rating: 9
I love this album, I love it emotional atmosphere and use of other instruments including the piano. Such a beauitful experience. The vocals are also top notch one such a very good doom metal reccord
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17.06.2016 - 23:49
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Tage Westerlund
A pretty soft melancholic doom, where calmer parts was not made for mt3 player and road, but good really good album, mix between different nation and band doom artists
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Stormtroopers of Death - ''Speak English or Die''
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I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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26.09.2018 - 07:39
Maco
Pvt Funderground
Album brings the feelz
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Crackhead Megadeth reigns supreme.
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05.01.2019 - 03:28
Rating: 10
SebaRaven36

Best song : The Deep Vast Emptiness
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20.12.2022 - 18:40
Rating: 9
Bjamm

What a beautiful album! I can't get enough of the clean vocals, especially in the 2nd track! The Deep Vast Emptiness, with its somewhat long, epic instrumental ride, is the highlight for me as well!
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