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All songs written by Nick Holmes and Gregor Mackintosh except "Yearn For Change" (Gregor MacKintosh/Nick Holmes/Steve Edmondson/Lee Morris) and "I See Your Face" (Gregor MacKintosh/Nick Holmes/Aaron Aedy).
"Forever Failure" includes a sample of Charles Manson's voice from the British television documentary "Charles Manson - The Man Who Killed The Sixties."
DRACONIAN TIMES was released in Europe in June 1995, and in the U.S. in January 1996.
Paradise Lost's Draconian Times falls between stark, oppressive goth rock and crunching heavy metal. It's a bit more experimental than their earlier efforts, as it displays subtle industrial influences -- there's the occasional barrage of samples -- as well as more keyboards and a chorus, perhaps appropriately dubbed the "Dead Boys Choir." Draconian Times is intentionally unwelcoming music, but those who want to dwell deep inside its twisted corridors will find a few pleasures. Paradise Lost may not be terrific songwriters, but they can create and sustain a mood. ~ Daevid Jehnzen
Paradise Lost's Draconian Times falls between stark, oppressive goth rock and crunching heavy metal. It's a bit more experimental than their earlier efforts, as it displays subtle industrial influences -- there's the occasional barrage of samples -- as well as more keyboards and a chorus, perhaps appropriately dubbed the "Dead Boys Choir." Draconian Times is intentionally unwelcoming music, but those who want to dwell deep inside its twisted corridors will find a few pleasures. Paradise Lost may not be terrific songwriters, but they can create and sustain a mood. [The 2002 reissue adds two songs: a cover of the Smiths' "How Soon Is Now" and "Fear."] ~ Daevid Jehnzen
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Recorded at Great Linford Manor and Ridge Farm Studios, England from January to March 1995.
Personnel: Nick Holmes (vocals); Gregor MacKintosh (guitar, acoustic guitar); Aaron Aedy (acoustic guitar); Andrew Holdsworth (keyboards); Stephen Edmondson (bass guitar); Lee Morris (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixers: Peter Coleman; Simon Efemey.
Recording information: Great Linford Manor (01/1995-03/1995); Ridge Farm Studios, England (01/1995-03/1995).
Illustrator: Holly Warburton.
Photographer: Holly Warburton.
Paradise Lost: Nick Holmes (vocals); Gregor Mackintosh, Aaron Aedy (electric & acoustic guitars); Steve Edmondson (bass); Lee Morris (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Andrew Holdsworth (keyboards).
Q (2/96, p.66) - Included in Q's 50 Best Albums of 1995 - "...Paradise Lost will be at the forefront of any metal revival..."
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.63) - "[T]his slice of melodic, sweeping heavy metal perfection is an essential record."
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.51) - "DRACONIAN TIMES is a Zeitgeist-defining, trend-bucking statement of intent and certainly no sell out." Paradise Lost Draconian Times Songs Draconian Times Review
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