Last Fair Deal Gone Down

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. Katatonia was formed in 1991 by Anders Nyström and 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 and focused Katatonia sound came to the fore, starting with third album 'Discouraged Ones' - the main evolution point for modern day Katatonia - with recent albums integrating more progressive elements.

Containing 11 highly emotional and socially aware pieces, including the singles 'Teargas' and 'Tonight's Music', the album is a superb example of Katatonia's unique brand of Gothic-tinged Metal. Following on from previous album 'Tonight's Decision', the album displayed a new-found maturity and 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 and absorbing atmosphere.

Double 180g vinyl in gatefold sleeve and includes 3 bonus tracks taken from the 'Teargas' and 'Tonight's Music' singles.