Katatonia The Fall Of Hearts CD ( Jewel Case, 2023, Peaceville Records)

Katatonia – The Fall Of Hearts CD (2023) presents the Swedish masters of melancholic metal at their most expansive and emotionally refined. Originally released as a landmark album in their catalog, The Fall Of Hearts blends progressive metal structures with atmospheric rock textures, restrained heaviness, and deeply introspective songwriting. The band’s signature sense of melancholy is fully realized through layered guitars, subtle electronics, and Jonas Renkse’s unmistakable vocal delivery.

This CD edition captures the album’s cinematic depth and dynamic range, moving seamlessly between brooding passages and powerful crescendos. Songs unfold with patience and precision, rewarding repeated listens and highlighting Katatonia’s evolution beyond traditional metal boundaries. The Fall Of Hearts stands as an essential release for listeners who value mood, emotional weight, and sophisticated songwriting within modern metal and progressive rock.

A must-have for dedicated Katatonia fans and collectors of atmospheric metal, this 2023 CD pressing offers a timeless listening experience that remains relevant and deeply affecting years after its original release.

Recommended if you like: Opeth, Anathema, Paradise Lost, Swallow the Sun, Porcupine Tree, Tiamat

Artist: Katatonia 
Title:  The Fall Of Hearts
Label: Peaceville Records
Catalogue Number: CDVILED1049
UPC:  801056704931
Release Year: 2023
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & Factory Sealed
Special attributes: Reissue

Tracklist:

1. Takeover
2. Serein
3. Old Heart Falls
4. Decima
5. Sanction
6. Residual
7. Serac
8. Last Song Before The Fade
9. Shifts
10. The Night Subscriber
11. Pale Flag
12. Passer