Written by kingeryck on 16.05.2012 at 18:56

Am I wrong?

Not at all.
I personally think this is a pretty solid album, although I did expect better after their previous one. Tracks 4-7 are quite meh, if they were better, this would really be a killer album. "Solitary One" is especially awesome, one of PL's best overall.

I bought the album today, and I'd say it's very good - like most of PL's releases, it will probably need a few listens to fully appreciate (which others have also suggested). Even heavier and darker than their previous 2 albums, but of course with a strong sense of melody, although less immediate 'hooky' choruses perhaps.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 02.05.2012 at 07:46

Very "meh" feeling about this one. :/

Same, it was alright, but nothing really grabbed me.

Instantly catchy, quickly boring for me. Sadly a classic with Paradise Lost.

Can't stop listening to this album... all the tracks are awesome. Definetely one of 2012's best, and one of PL's best too.

My favorite band, but this album lacked something, i miss their experimenting, i have to admit i miss symbolic and self titled, i did want PL to be heavier again but without losing the other great elements they picked up along the way, i miss all the keys and the atmospheric stuff, over all i wont deny though it was a very good album.

Three years ago "Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us" made me come to love the music of Paradise Lost again. Now, after listening to "Tragic Idol" I can only say "alas"...
The only song I like on this album is Theories From Another World (probably 'cause it doesn't sound like a usual PL song). Not a bad album but somewhat of a disappointment for me.

Sounds different from icon and draconian times, more doom. The vocals are also great, he sings powerfully. Looks like this album is better than draconian times.... oh, and the first four tracks are epic.

I'm listening this album since I had the opportunity to listen it online...it is by far the most enigmatic and fascinating album...sounds so good...I'm listening the album over and over and i can't stop...amazing songs! Well done with the album!

Written by Ag Fox on 02.05.2012 at 16:48

I can't connect with any of the songs >.> I think they are trying to get back to their older sound, but that doesn't mean it's the guaranteed formula for success...

Finally listened to it as well, and yeah, it does sound like they were trying too hard to make another Icon. As a matter of fact I was expecting Nick to belt out the lyrics of "Colossal Rains" in the middle of several songs.

I love the album, IMO, for now it's best release 2012. However I was on PL concert this year.. and Holmes couldn't manage to sing properly.. Event with great disappointment.. As I read he's known for that. Anyway we have album where he sings powerfully.

I found it a bit lazy. Pity, 'cause "Faith" was an outstanding work - clearly just a flash of inspiration in a sea of mediocrity.

Hii this is Allison...Tragic Idol is the 13th studio album by Paradise Lost. The album was released on 23 April 2012 in Europe and 24 April 2012 in North America via Century Media Records. In support of the album, Paradise Lost will go on a UK concert tour with Insomnium. Formats the album was released through are: Standard CD; Limited Edition 2-CD Box; 12" Vinyl; and a fan box, which includes a poster, slipmat, and army cap.

Defenetly best album after ''going beck to roots era'' maybemore gothic how others, but defenetly better, all songs, lyrics, melody was composesmore together, more thoughts and more prof work there, good album

A great release!

Very good album.

It gets a little repetitive towards the end there, but the first few tracks are good. Fear Of Impending Hell is my highlight.