Woods of Ypres - Lightning & Snow

Alright music fans, hope you're in for a bit of crushing melancholy this week.  Let’s chat about a band that’s like if both eras of Paradise Lost somehow crashed together and had a gothic, doom-metal lovechild.  That band, of course, is Woods of Ypres. These Canadian masters of melancholy and majesty crafted some of the most hauntingly beautiful music you’ll ever hear, and their final album, "Grey Skies & Electric Light", is a masterpiece of sorrow, beauty, and just a hint of existential dread.

Whilst previous albums leaned heavily into black metal (and are awesome - seriously go and listen to them now, I'll wait), the final album stripped that back a bit in favour of a more gothic sound.  It's less angry, more introspective ... the kind of music that makes you want to curl up in a dark room, sip something warm, and let the weight of the world press down on you in a good way.

So, if you’re in the mood for something that’s equal parts crushing and cathartic, you'll love today's pick, "Lightning & Snow" which kicks off the aforementioned album.  Enjoy it and if you have the time, let the rest of the album play through, just don’t blame me if you end up crying into your coffee afterward. Welcome to the club.