Katatonia - Last Fair Deal Gone Down

KATATONIA'S 2001 FIFTH ALBUM OF DARK ROCK & METAL MELANCHOLY, AGAINST A BACKDROP OF URBAN DECAY. PRESENTED ON DIGIPACK CD FORMAT. - Katatonia was formed in 1991 by Anders Nyström & Jonas Renkse. Their debut album was released in 1993, gaining the band recognition for their eclectic brand of gothic doom/death metal & joining acts such as Paradise Lot & My Dying Bride as one of the genre's defining bands. On future albums a more immediate & focused Katatonia sound came to the fore, starting with third album 'Discouraged Ones' - the main evolution point for modern day Katatonia - before the band also integrated more progressive elements. - Originally released in 2001, 'Last Fair Deal Gone Down' saw Katatonia ambitiously expanding their sound to create one of the most celebrated albums of the band's career. - Containing 11 highly emotional & socially aware pieces, including the singles 'Teargas' & 'Tonight's Music', the album is a superb example of Katatonia's unique brand of Gothic-tinged Metal & considered a breakthrough album of sorts for the Swedes upon its initial release. - Following on from previous album 'Tonight's Decision', 'Last Fair Deal Gone Down' displayed a new found maturity & accessibility only hinted at on their previous albums. - The mournful vocals of Jonas are, as ever, ably backed by the inventive guitar work of Anders to create a potent & absorbing atmosphere.