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Album Description
Eighth album for the multi-million selling 'goth metal' rockers. The followup to the electonic influenced 'Host' that opened them up to a broader audience in the UK and Europe (they recently toured with Sisters Of Mercy). 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details
'believe in Nothing' is the Eigth Album from Halifax's Goth Metal Rockers, Paradise Lost.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent album March 6, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I first started listening to Paradise Lost in the early 90's, and was quite blown away by their unique brand of doom metal. Although they have moved on since then, and Draconian Times will remain to be the most influential album as far as I'm concerned, Believe In Nothing embodies all that's great about PL, proving that they still have a certain unique flair for lyrical and musical composition that could carry on for a few more albums yet. Although they don't seem to have such a large following in the UK as they do in the rest of Europe, I urge everyone to support them in their upcoming UK tour. It will be the first PL gig I've been to and I'm expecting little more than genius.

4 out of 5 stars

Paradise Lost is back! May 5, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

After a fairly dissappointing, "Host" PL returns with a truly great record. While not returning to their roots entirely, PL simply released a solid and true follow up to One Second. Paradise Lost were my favorite band for years. Shades of God, Icon and Draconian Times are 3 of the best albums I own. While I liked One Second and to a lesser extent, Host, the magic of those 3 previous albums was missing. With Believe in Nothing, the magic is back. Also, upfront guitars are back, too. With these release PL basically mixes the best of One Second and Host with a dash of Icon thrown in for good measure. Tracks like "Mouth", "Sell it to the World", and "The World's Pretending" are among the best PL songs in years. While fans that were upset with the direction PL took on Host might want a full return to the Draconian Times sound, the fact is simple. PL has grown up, they have changed. After a misstep in a different direction, Believe in Nothing reaffirms that Paradise Lost can write great, melodic, powerful, and somewhat accessible songs. If you liked any of the latter period PL but this now. If you didn't, give it a turn anyways, you may be surprised.

5 out of 5 stars

Another masterpiece... August 11, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

First of all, I just have to ask once again how this band never managed to break through in the US. I don't know about everyone else, but I was a little ticked about having to order both "Believe in Nothing" and "Host" from Japan (each of which have great bonus tracks, so snag them if you can). The real tragedy is that "Host" was, in my opinion, hands down the best album of 1999 and "Believe in Nothing" is poised to be the best album of 2001. The only explanation I can come up with is that a band like Paradise Lost can't really be catagorized in any one genre. Each album has seen the band's sound evolve and "Believe in Nothing" continues this trend. After the somewhat radical stylistic departure of "Host" (although if you really listen to "One Second," you can see where "Host" came from) I was curious to see what they could possibly do to make "Believe in Nothing" take that next musical evolutionary step. But by mixing elements of both "Host" and "One Second," they've managed to do just that and produce yet another landmark album that mainstream America will probably NEVER hear. The songs strike a perfect balance of classic Paradise Lost themes of darkness, despair, and anger/frustration. "I am Nothing" is probably my fave track but "Fader" really caught me by surprise in the same way as the title track from "One Second" did because it's sound is just so unexpected. Without exception, all of the songs are extremely well written. The musicianship is superb and most of the tracks feature some of Nick Holmes' best vocal work. If you liked his clear, strong vocals on "Host" then you will love the way he sounds on this album. Do I miss the heavy thrashing and growling of their earlier albums? Yes, at times. But you know what, if they still sounded like that we all would have gotten tired of them a long time ago. Good bands come and go, but truly great bands grow and change with the times, eventually transcending their genre. "One Second" and "Host" took the first steps towards that destinction and "Believe in Nothing" has achieved it. All in all, this is an amazing album from what I consider to be THE best band of any genre in the last decade. Alas, if only American audiences could unplug themselves from the insipid ramblings of no talent hacks long enough to notice bands like Paradise Lost (you would think the name would be enough to garner some sort of attention, but maybe it reminds them a little too much of their dreaded high school reading lists).

4 out of 5 stars

BELIEVE IN THIS! March 26, 2001
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

There is one thing that you cannot critisize this band for and that is that all their albums sound the same and this new release is yet another dimension to complement the bands repertoire. what you most notice on 'Believe in nothing' is the return of upfront guitars, which were predominantly lost or buried in the mix on the excellent 'Host' album. what we have here is an album that in the most part successfully combines both keyboards and guitar. Opening track 'I am nothing' starts the proceedings very nicely and sets the standard for the rest of the album. other notible tracks are 'Fader' and 'Illumination'.Yet, for me, what prevents this album from reaching the lofty heights of greatness is that the mid section of the album particularly 'Divided' sound to much like fillers and also Nick Holmes vocals seem off key. on the whole this is a good album one that every PL fan should have. For a band that started off as a Death Metal outfit they have metamorphosed into a quality band that make quality albums. I wonder where the next progression will go?

3 out of 5 stars

Nothing like Draconian Times March 27, 2001
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Simply put, Believe in Nothing is a mediocre album. It basically sounds like a rehashed Host with heavier guitars. It does nothing to match the intensity of Icon, The driving force of Draocnian Times or the gothic beauty of One Second. It is an improvement on Host however, so having said that, its worth a listen or two.

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