Believe in Nothing [Import]

Paradise Lost | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B0000521P5
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,129 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Am Nothing

2. Mouth

3. Fader

4. Look At Me Now

5. Illumination

6. Something Real

7. Divided

8. Sell It To The World

9. Never Again

10. Control

11. No Reason

12. World Pretending

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Europe's best in gothic metal!, August 13, 2002

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David Parker (burlington, vermont United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Believe in Nothing (Audio CD)

Paradise Lost have been extremely popular in the goth-metal circles of Europe for many years, but have remained a virtual unknown here in the U.S. Hopefully that will change with the Koch label re-releasing their most recent albums (as well as the forthcoming "Deus"). Long ago a mostly death-metal band, they've evolved into several different and compelling permutations, from the dark, Metallica-meets-Type O Negative world of "Draconian Times", to the moody, synth-pop Depeche Mode-isms of "Host". This, though, is my favorite - a return to the harder, guitar-edged sound of their past, without relinquishing the electronic textures of their recent releases - and with great songwriting, excellent instrumentation and an ever-improving vocalist. Like Tiamat, The Gathering and Flowing Tears, Paradise Lost are simply one of the best of the many gothic-inspired bands out today. Check out all their albums from "Draconian" on - you won't be disappointed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paradise Regained, May 22, 2003

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Andy Gill (Dorset, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Believe in Nothing (Audio CD)

For the last few years, there has been a division in PL's fanbase. On the one hand there are the old-schoolers, fans of PL's early gothic death-metal vibe; on the other, fans of PL's newer, more contemporary sound. I was one of the former; I loved everything up to 1995's Draconian Times album, and then One Second came along and, despite having its moments, it was a heartbreaking disappointment. After Host, I lost touch with the band, which was unfortunate considering I have their logo tattooed on my arm. But then, after hearing good things about their latest album, Symbol Of Life, I bought Believe In Nothing, and was more than pleasantly surprised.

The guitars are back! Maybe it's not as heavy as it used to be, but in terms of tunes and song structures, it far surpasses what PL used to create. In many ways similar to the stomping Once Solemn and B-side Fear, the album takes gothic rock to the next level, fusing pounding riffs with Nick Holmes' newly-discovered vocal dexterity, and throwing in the odd few samples to boot. Never short of musical hooks in the past, PL's material on this album sticks in the head like none before. The opening pairing of I Am Nothing and Mouth actually works better than the immortal juxtaposition of Embers Fire and Remembrance on the Icon album, something that I thought would never be possible. Once you reach the end of track two, you cannot pull away - the album [draws] you in and refuses to let go.

In short, Believe In Nothing is awesome. Not as heavy as Symbol Of Life, but altogether tighter and more consistent, this is the album that signals Paradise Lost's return to grace. They have successfully managed to bridge the gap between their old-school roots and their new-school developments to make what I believe is the best Paradise Lost album. After hearing One Second, I believed that the world's greatest band had died; now I know that like the phoenix rising from the ashes, they have been born again and have grown into something great. Whether you're into the old-school or new-school band, I guarantee you'll be into this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece..., August 10, 2001

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B. C. Sperduto (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Believe in Nothing (Audio CD)

First of all, I just have to ask once again how this band never managed to break through in the US. I don't know about everyone else, but I was a little ticked about having to order both "Believe in Nothing" and "Host" from Japan (each of which have great bonus tracks, so snag them if you can). The real tragedy is that "Host" was, in my opinion, hands down the best album of 1999 and "Believe in Nothing" is poised to be the best album of 2001. The only explanation I can come up with is that a band like Paradise Lost can't really be catagorized in any one genre. Each album has seen the band's sound evolve and "Believe in Nothing" continues this trend. After the somewhat radical stylistic departure of "Host" (although if you really listen to "One Second," you can see where "Host" came from) I was curious to see what they could possibly do to make "Believe in Nothing" take that next musical evolutionary step. But by mixing elements of both "Host" and "One Second," they've managed to do just that and produce yet another landmark album that mainstream America will probably NEVER hear. The songs strike a perfect balance of classic Paradise Lost themes of darkness, despair, and anger/frustration. "I am Nothing" is probably my fave track but "Fader" really caught me by surprise in the same way as the title track from "One Second" did because it's sound is just so unexpected. Without exception, all of the songs are extremely well written. The musicianship is superb and most of the tracks feature some of Nick Holmes' best vocal work. If you liked his clear, strong vocals on "Host" then you will love the way he sounds on this album. Do I miss the heavy thrashing and growling of their earlier albums? Yes, at times. But you know what, if they still sounded like that we all would have gotten tired of them a long time ago. Good bands come and go, but truly great bands grow and change with the times, eventually transcending their genre. "One Second" and "Host" took the first steps towards that destinction and "Believe in Nothing" has achieved it. All in all, this is an amazing album from what I consider to be THE best band of any genre in the last decade. Alas, if only American audiences could unplug themselves from the insipid ramblings of no talent hacks long enough to notice bands like Paradise Lost (you would think the name would be enough to garner some sort of attention, but maybe it reminds them a little too much of their dreaded high school reading lists).