Tides is the debut album by Swedish doom metal band Memory Garden, released in 1996. The album was recorded and mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, and mastered at The Mastering Room in the same city.
Tides is a 7-track album that features a slow, heavy, and atmospheric sound. The album's opening track, "Genesis," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its slow, doomy riff and mournful vocals. Other notable tracks include "Dream Horizons," "The Rhyme Of The Elder," and "A New Dawn."
Tides has been praised by critics for its dark and atmospheric sound, as well as its strong songwriting. The album has also been a commercial success, helping to establish Memory Garden as one of the leading bands in the Swedish doom metal scene.
The album was recorded and mixed by Fredrik Nordström, who has also worked with other notable metal bands such as In Flames, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquillity. The album artwork was created by Kristian Wåhlin, who has also designed artwork for other metal bands such as Dissection and Dark Funeral.
Tides is a classic album in the Swedish doom metal genre. It is a must-listen for fans of slow, heavy, and atmospheric music.
| Original Release: 1996. |
| Catalog No: HDMCD003. |
| Type: Jewel Case. |