Symbol of Life
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Symbol of Life is the ninth studio album recorded by British
band Paradise Lost
. It marks a departure by the band from their synth-based approach and returning to a much heavier sound, although not abandoning the keyboards altogether.
Tracks 12 & 13 are a bonus to CD limited edition
United Kingdom
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band Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (band)
Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
. It marks a departure by the band from their synth-based approach and returning to a much heavier sound, although not abandoning the keyboards altogether.
Track listing
All tracks by Nick Holmes and Gregor MacKintosh, except where noted.- "Isolate" – 3:43
- "Erased" – 3:31
- "Two Worlds" – 3:29
- "Pray Nightfall" – 4:11
- "Primal" – 4:23
- "Perfect Mask" – 3:46
- "Mystify" – 3:49
- "No Celebration" – 3:45
- "Self-Obsessed" – 3:07
- "Symbol of Life" – 3:55
- "Channel for the Pain" – 3:53
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cover) – 5:20
Tracks 12 & 13 are a bonus to CD limited edition
Credits
- Composed By: Gregor Mackintosh
- Lyrics By: Nick Holmes
- Producer: Rhys FulberRhys FulberNowell Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He was a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium along with Bill Leeb, and now records on his own under the name Conjure One.- Biography :...
- Published by: Zomba Music Publishers Ltd.
- Keyboards and Programming By: Gregor Mackintosh and Rhys FulberRhys FulberNowell Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He was a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium along with Bill Leeb, and now records on his own under the name Conjure One.- Biography :...
- Recorded and Mixed by: Greg ReelyGreg ReelyGreg Reely is a Canadian record producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with acts such as Sarah Mclachlan, Frontline Assembly, Fear Factory, Machine Head, Coldplay, The Tea Party, Spirit of the West and others.-Credits:...
- Additional Keyboards by: Jamie MuhoberacJamie MuhoberacJamie Muhoberac is a session keyboardist with numerous credits, including The All-American Rejects, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones , Backstreet Boys, Aly & AJ, Bob Dylan, Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Cornell , My Chemical Romance, Paradise Lost, Girlfriend, Carmen Rizzo and Pet Shop Boys...
(tracks 1, 2, 4, 11) - Strings Arrangements and Piano: Chris ElliottChris ElliottChristopher Nash "Chris" Elliott is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his comedic sketches on Late Night with David Letterman, starring in the cult comedy series Get a Life and for his recurring role as Peter MacDougall on Everybody Loves Raymond...
(tracks 8, 10) - Additional Vocals: Lee Dorian (track 2) courtesy of Dreamcatcher Records, Joanna Stevens (tracks 2, 5, 7) and Devin TownsendDevin TownsendDevin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist....
(tracks 3, 13) courtesy of Century Media RecordsCentury Media RecordsCentury Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
. - Assistant Engineers: Ewan Davies and Will Bartle (Chapel Studios) and Bart (Dreamcatcher Studios)
- Recorded at: Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire, during June–July 2002 and Dreamcatcher Recording Studios, Bradford, 2002
- Additional Recording by: Carmen RizzoCarmen RizzoCarmen Rizzo is a producer and music engineer who has worked with Alanis Morissette, Oakenfold, Kate Havnevik, Huun-Huur-Tu, Temposhark, Jem, Niyaz and Esthero. In addition, he has recorded his own albums entitled The Lost Art of the Idle Moment , Ornament of an Imposter , and Looking Through...
at Studio 775, Los Angeles - Mixed at: The Green Jacket, Richmond, BC, Canada
- Additional Digital Editing by: Chris PotterChris Potter (producer)Chris Potter is a British music producer and mixer, most famous for his work as long-term collaborator and producer of The Verve and Richard Ashcroft....
- Mastered by: Kai Blankenberg at Skyline Studios, Düsseldorf, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. - Artwork By: [Sleeve Design] - Dirk Rudolph
- Photography [Band, Screens]: Olaf Heine
- Photography [Front]: Nick VeaseyNick VeaseyNick Veasey is a British photographer working primarily with images created from X-ray imaging. Some of his works are partial photomanipulations with Photoshop...
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