Draconian Times [25th Anniversary Edition]

Paradise Lost: Nick Holmes (vocals); Gregor Mackintosh, Aaron Aedy (electric & acoustic guitars); Steve Edmondson (bass); Lee Morris (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Andrew Holdsworth (keyboards).
Recorded at Great Linford Manor and Ridge Farm Studios, England from January to March 1995.
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