This 1993 album marked a significant shift for My Dying Bride, embracing a more melodic and doom-laden sound that would define their career. The release was notable for its atmospheric songwriting and the band's evolving use of cello.
- "Turn Loose the Swans" was recorded at Windings Studio in Oldham with producer Mags.
- The album was released on CD, LP, and cassette by Peaceville Records in October 1993.
- This record is often cited as a foundational work in the death/doom and funeral doom subgenres.
My Dying Bride is a Yorkshire-formed band considered one of the pioneers of gothic metal. They were a key part of the Peaceville Records scene of the early 1990s, alongside bands like Paradise Lost and Anathema.
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