Paradise Lost
Shades of God
Track Listing
1. Mortals Watch the Day Meaning 5:12 2. Crying for Eternity Meaning 7:04 3. Embraced Meaning 4:29 4. Daylight Torn Meaning 7:52 5. Pity the Sadness Meaning 5:05 6. No Forgiveness Meaning 7:36 7. Your Hand in Mine 7:08 8. The Word Made Flesh Meaning 4:40 9. As I Die Meaning 3:46Historical Archive
Shades of God is the fourth studio album by the British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, released on 22nd April 1992. The album marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, blending their earlier doom metal roots with more melodic and atmospheric elements. This shift allowed them to reach a wider audience while maintaining their dark thematic content, exploring themes of despair, loss, and existentialism. The album is often regarded as a classic within the gothic and doom metal genres, influencing numerous bands that followed.