An Ode to Woe
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Facts about the album "An Ode to Woe"
Album Title: An Ode to Woe
Artist: My Dying Bride
Genre: Death/Doom Metal
Release Date: February 6, 2008
Label: Peaceville Records
"An Ode to Woe" is a live album by the British death/doom metal band My Dying Bride, released in 2008. Recorded during the band's performance at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam on April 20, 2007, the album captures the raw energy and emotive power of My Dying Bride's live shows.
Three Interesting Facts:
Retrospective Setlist: "An Ode to Woe" features a setlist that spans My Dying Bride's extensive career, including tracks from their early albums like "As the Flower Withers" and "Turn Loose the Swans", as well as more recent releases up to that point. This comprehensive selection allows fans to experience the evolution of the band's sound and style over the years.
Exclusive Performances: The album includes exclusive live renditions of some of My Dying Bride's most beloved songs. Tracks like "The Dreadful Hours" and "The Cry of Mankind" are given new life in the live setting, with the band delivering powerful and emotionally charged performances that showcase their musical prowess and stage presence.
Extended Versions: Several tracks on "An Ode to Woe" feature extended versions with extended instrumental sections and improvised passages. This allows the band to explore new dynamics and experiment with their songs in a live environment, offering listeners a fresh perspective on familiar material and making each performance unique.