This 1998 album by Katatonia captures the band at a pivotal moment, shedding some of their earlier doom-laden extreme metal trappings for a more streamlined, accessible, and intensely personal brand of gothic rock. It stands as a key transitional work in their discography.
- "Discouraged Ones" was released on April 27, 1998, by Peaceville Records.
- The album features a new lyrical and musical direction for Katatonia, focusing on cleaner vocals and a less extreme sound than their previous releases.
- Peaceville Records is a label known for its deep catalog of extreme and gothic metal acts.
Katatonia is a band from Stockholm, Sweden, known for their influential work in doom metal and gothic metal. "Discouraged Ones" marked a significant shift in their sound, moving towards a more accessible, melancholic rock style that would define their later career.
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