"1755" is a concept album from Moonspell that reimagines the 1755 Lisbon earthquake through a lens of doom metal and gospel influences. The album tackles themes of faith, destruction, and resilience, featuring guest appearances that add a unique dimension to their sound.
- The album was recorded atârdehell Studios in Portugal, with veteran producer Pedro Pestana at the helm.
- "1755" reached number 73 on the German album charts upon its release in November 2017.
- The album features spoken word passages by Portuguese actor Diogo Infante and a guest appearance by Portuguese fado singer Madalena de Brilhantes.
Moonspell is a Portuguese band formed in 1992, originally known as Morbid God, who are considered pioneers of gothic metal. They are celebrated for their unique blend of dark, atmospheric metal with Portuguese lyrics and influences from fado music.
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