Grey Dawn

October Tide

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: November 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Peaceville / Snapper
• ASIN: B000VD4UOI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,094 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

October Tide was a Project Formed by Katatonia's Jonas Renkse (Vocals) and Fredrik Norrman (Guitars) in 1995. Much of the Material was Written During a Period of Inactivity for Main Band Katatonia. Grey Dawn was the Band's Second and Final Album, Originally Released in 1999. The Album is in a Similar Vein to the Earlier Releases from Katatonia with the Melancholy Atmosphere Conjured from Doom Riffing Layered with Somber Melodic Guitar Leads. It is Often Seen Stylistically as a Successor to the Classic Katatonia Album 'brave Murder Day'; Because as Katatonia Started to Progress Further Away from the Dark Corners of Extreme Metal to Territories New, So 'october Tide' Continued These Sorrowful Slabs of Metal and the Album Quickly Became a Cult Classic, and a Much Sought after Release. "Grey Dawn" Includes Eight Tracks of Mournful Doom/Gothic Metal, Recorded at Studio Underground (Carnal Forge) in Sweden.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Melancholic sounds, September 23, 2003

By	C. Garces (Plantation, Florida United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Grey Dawn (Audio CD)

October Tide was a side project of two members of Katatonia. Their first album, "Rain Without End" was brilliant. Dark, depressing and gloomy. Then "Grey Dawn" came out and though it does not surpass the debut, this album has amazing music. The voice is a dark growl, but not an agressive one like say Cannibal Corpse, but its more of a sad, heartfelt wail. The guitars are slow, and everytime the sound comes out of the speakers, it gets dark, cold and gloomy. If you like anything from the Cure, to Candlemass, you will enjoy this album, but good luck trying to get this one or "Rain without End" its almost impossible. Please, guys from Katatonia, if you ever read this, can you please make another album? I have never heard anything like October Tide..dont let it die.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most beautiful music that my ears ever hear!!!, January 4, 2004

By	"aanarchy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grey Dawn (Audio CD)

I have this album on the Top of my CD collections. I have never heard any other album from any band sound like this. I can't descript what's inside with letters, you must hear it to understand. it's a piece of art. I'm very sad with these 2 members of Katatonia that they make only these 2 albums :( and I dream a day (hope) that they will come back and greate more albums like this one! I write this and i hope that some day this 2 members of Katatonia read this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Puttin' in a little overtime in between projects..., January 1, 2000

By	Slim (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grey Dawn (Audio CD)

...current Katatonia members have assembled a nice collection of same-style songs to further satisfy their diehard fans. Is the music wholly original? Nope, but I would rather have more of Renske and Norrman's talents than than less. Face it folks, not many projects can approach the sheer power of Katatonia's releases, but this disc doesn't pretend to be a contemporary, but a supplement to any fan's collection. Favorite songs for me are Heart of The Dead, Grey Dawn, and Into Deep Sleep. Try it, you'll like it.