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Turn Loose the Swans is the second studio album by British doom metal band My Dying Bride, released in 1993. The album is noted for its blend of gothic elements with heavy metal, characterized by melancholic melodies, deep growls, and haunting violin passages. It showcases the band's signature style that combines doom metal with atmospheric and symphonic elements, influencing many bands in the gothic and doom genres. The album's lyrical themes revolve around love, death, and despair, creating a dark and immersive listening experience that has garnered a dedicated following over the years.