| a | The Dreadful Hours | 9:23 |
| b | The Raven And The Rose | 8:12 |
| c | Le Figlie Della Tempesta | 10:08 |
| d | Black Heart Romance | 5:23 |
| e | A Cruel Taste Of Winter | 7:36 |
| f | My Hope, The Destroyer | 6:44 |
| g | The Deepest Of All Hearts | 8:56 |
| h | The Return To The Beautiful | 14:23 |
Experience a cornerstone of gothic doom metal with My Dying Bride’s 2001 masterpiece, The Dreadful Hours. Released via Peaceville, this album finds the band at a creative peak, masterfully weaving together heavy, crushing guitar riffs with the melancholic, atmospheric melodies that have become their signature sound.
The album is widely celebrated for its emotional depth and evocative songwriting. Critics and fans alike have lauded its mournful ambience, with Sputnikmusic awarding it a "superb" 4.5-star rating. It serves as a perfect showcase for the band’s ability to balance raw death/doom intensity with haunting, gothic beauty.
Release Highlights:
- Genre: Death/Doom, Gothic Metal.
- Atmosphere: Brooding, melancholic, and deeply atmospheric.
- Critical Acclaim: Highly rated for its unique place in the band's discography and its superb emotional resonance.
- Legacy: A must-have for collectors, standing alongside legendary releases like Turn Loose the Swans.
Whether you are a long-time follower of the Peaceville roster or a newcomer to the genre, The Dreadful Hours is an essential, somber journey through some of the finest metal of the early 2000s.
