The Creation of Me: A Music from a Lifetime Retrospective

The Creation of Me: A Music from a Lifetime Retrospective
Podcast Description
Hi there and thank you for choosing to tune in to The Creation of Me: A Music from a Lifetime Retrospective, the podcast where I look back on the albums of my life and try to offer an explanation as to why they have been so important in making me the person I am today. From the ashes of Music from a Lifetime, this podcast will continue to offer you new thoughts on old albums and an old person’s thoughts on new albums, giving my own insights and loves (or not) on those albums and why they have impacted me the way they do. Thanks in advance for tuning in!
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Content Themes
Focuses on the analysis of iconic albums, both past and present, with themes such as nostalgia and personal impact, including episodes that explore albums like Midnight Oil's 'Blue Sky Mining' and live albums by Deep Purple, emphasizing why these albums hold significance.

Hi there and thank you for choosing to tune in to The Creation of Me: A Music from a Lifetime Retrospective, the podcast where I look back on the albums of my life and try to offer an explanation as to why they have been so important in making me the person I am today. From the ashes of Music from a Lifetime, this podcast will continue to offer you new thoughts on old albums and an old person’s thoughts on new albums, giving my own insights and loves (or not) on those albums and why they have impacted me the way they do. Thanks in advance for tuning in!
On today's episode, we take a look at the album “Draconian Times” by Paradise Lost, the band's fifth studio album released on June 13, 1995.
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Summary
In this episode, Bill explores the album 'Draconian Times' by Paradise Lost, discussing its evolution, musical influences, and personal significance. He reflects on the band's journey from their earlier death and doom metal roots to a more melodic and commercially appealing sound, while also considering the album's impact on the gothic metal genre. Bill shares his personal connection to the album and its enduring emotional resonance.
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Introduction
01:23 Enchantment
02:31 ”The Next Metallica”
05:12 Hallowed Land
06:14 Discussion and Evolution of ”Draconian Times” Legacy
11:15 Once Solemn
11:53 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of ”Draconian Times”
16:57 Yearn for Change
18:01 Podcast Notes and Contacts

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