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Paradise Lost have always taken risks throughout their career. From their early death metal roots they have been accused of 'selling out' even though they have written countless songs that have influenced the likes of Cradle of Filth to Him. And they continue this trend with a diverse album that certainly has its roots in past albums. Opener 'Never For The Damned' sees the band adopt a Middle Eastern flavour that certainly works for me - the introduction is probably the best that they have ever written and the production is frankly stunning, as it is with the rest of the album. Producer Rhys Fulber has probably created the most atmospheric PL album that you will buy. Ash & Debris is next up with the song title living up to its name - two distinct sections that work incredibly well with each other. The first single from the album, The Enemy is next complete with haunting female vocals and is a real anthemic song. Praise Lamented Shade on the other hand totally changes the direction of the album, slow and incredibly heavy it is a slow burner that certainly has a nod towards the album One Second. Requiem, the title track is just stunning. It easily makes the top 5 of my favourite PL songs (along with Ash & Debris). Then comes the catchy Unreachable that could dent the UK charts, a simple song but effective. Prelude to Descent takes a nod towards the doom genre that PL came from however this is big surprise in the middle section. Fallen Children is probably the most 'poppier' song on the album, again a big swing away from Prelude flush with lush string effects. Beneath Black Skies is a foot stomper with a chorus that you could sing quite happily in the shower. A quite memorable song and again a song that could easily dent the UK charts given the correct publicity. Sedative God is a grower with a great ending. This was actually left on the prior album, PLX but fits in well with the album. The final song before the bonus tracks is again a complete change from the prior song. Your Own Reality is a perfect album closer that has atmosphere, strings galore and a great solo from songwriter Greg Mackintosh. The two bonus tracks are pretty damn good as well. Missing is a complete depature from the album. A cover of Everything But The Girl that is not done in the normal metal style. It is frankly wonderful, say no more! Finally Silent in Heart, to be honest, is a 'B' side however PL's B sides tend to be a lot better than a lot of bands 'A' sides. All in all, if you want a great album, buy In Requiem. The production is second to none, the songs range from the great to the incredible along and you have diverse range of songs. Perfect!Read full review
its no Draconian Times or icon but its better than some of the rubbish they've released in recent years. The digipack version has bonus tracks which aren't much of a bonus but the packaging is up to the usual PL lavish standard of special editions, not a return to form but an improvement.
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