The List of Paradise Lost Albums in Order of Release Date

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How many albums does Paradise Lost have?

Paradise Lost has seventeen (17) studio albums, 2 EPs, 6 live albums, 5 compilation albums, 21 singles, 7 video albums, and 24 music videos, showcasing their prolific and diverse discography.

The List of  Paradise Lost Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Paradise Lost Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Lost Paradise — 5 February 1990
2. Gothic — 19 March 1991
3. Shades of God — 14 July 1992
4. Icon — 28 September 1993
5. Draconian Times — 12 June 1995
6. One Second — 14 July 1997
7. Host — 28 April 1999
8. Believe in Nothing — 29 January 2001
9. Symbol of Life — 21 October 2002
10. Paradise Lost — 17 March 2005
11. In Requiem — 21 May 2007
12. Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us — 25 September 2009
13. Tragic Idol — 18 April 2012
14. The Plague Within — 1 June 2015
15. Medusa — 1 September 2017
16. Obsidian — 15 May 2020
17. Ascension — 19 September 2025

All Paradise Lost Albums List in Order

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1. Lost Paradise (1990)

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Deadly Inner Sense
3. Paradise Lost
4. Our Saviour
5. Rotting Misery
6. Frozen Illusion
7. Breeding Fear
8. Lost Paradise
9. Internal Torment II

Lost Paradise is the debut studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released in February 1990 through Peaceville Records. Showcasing the band’s early death-doom metal roots, the album features dark, heavy riffs, guttural vocals, and haunting atmospheres that laid the foundation for their signature sound. Recorded at The Academy Studio and produced by Paul “Hammy” Halmshaw, it includes standout tracks like “Rotting Misery” and “Our Saviour.” The 2003 reissue added bonus tracks and live versions. Praised for defining the doom/death metal genre, Lost Paradise remains a cult classic that introduced Paradise Lost’s powerful, melancholic artistry to the world.

2. Gothic (1991)

Tracks:

1. Gothic
2. Dead Emotion
3. Shattered
4. Rapture
5. Eternal
6. Falling Forever
7. Angel Tears
8. Silent
9. The Painless
10. Desolate

Gothic is the second studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released on March 19, 1991, through Peaceville Records. Blending haunting melodies with doom-laden riffs, the album marked a groundbreaking moment in metal history—defining and naming the gothic metal genre. Featuring powerful tracks like “Gothic,” “Eternal,” and “The Painless,” it showcased the band’s signature fusion of dark atmosphere and emotional depth. Over the years, Gothic has been remastered and reissued, including a 2008 edition with a bonus live DVD. Celebrated for its innovation, the album remains a cornerstone of metal evolution and Paradise Lost’s enduring legacy.

3. Shades of God (1992)

Tracks:

1. Mortals Watch the Day
2. Crying for Eternity
3. Embraced
4. Daylight Torn
5. Pity the Sadness
6. No Forgiveness
7. Your Hand in Mine
8. The Word Made Flesh
9. As I Die

Shades of God is the third studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released on July 14, 1992, through Music for Nations. The album bridges the band’s early death-doom roots and their emerging melodic gothic metal style, later perfected on Icon. Featuring powerful tracks like “Pity the Sadness”, “Mortals Watch the Day”, and “As I Die”, it highlights Nick Holmes’ haunting vocals and Greg Mackintosh’s emotional guitar work. Produced by Simon Efemey, with artwork by Dave McKean, Shades of God remains a landmark release that shaped the gothic metal genre and solidified Paradise Lost’s legacy.

4. Icon (1993)

Tracks:

1. Embers Fire
2. Remembrance
3. Forging Sympathy
4. Joys of the Emptiness
5. Dying Freedom
6. Widow
7. Colossal Rains
8. Weeping Words
9. Poison
10. True Belief
11. Shallow Seasons
12. Christendom
13. Deus Misereatur

Icon is the fourth studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released on September 28, 1993, through Music for Nations. Marking a major stylistic shift from their earlier death-doom sound, the album helped define the gothic metal genre, blending dark melodies with emotional depth and haunting vocals. Featuring standout tracks like “Embers Fire” and “True Belief,” it became a landmark release in metal history. In 2018, Icon was inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall of Fame. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the band released Icon 30 in 2023, a full re-recording produced by Jaime Gomez Arellano under Nuclear Blast Records.

5. Draconian Times (1995)

Tracks:

1. Enchantment
2. Hallowed Land
3. The Last Time
4. Forever Failure
5. Once Solemn
6. Shadowkings
7. Elusive Cure
8. Yearn for Change
9. Shades of God
10. Hands of Reason
11. I See Your Face
12. Jaded

Draconian Times is the fifth studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, released on June 12, 1995, through Music for Nations and Relativity Records. Widely regarded as one of the band’s finest works, the album blends dark gothic atmospheres with powerful metal riffs, showcasing hits like “The Last Time” and “Forever Failure.” Critically acclaimed, it received praise for its haunting melodies and emotional depth, with AllMusic calling it a perfect balance of “goth rock and crunching heavy metal.” Draconian Times solidified Paradise Lost’s reputation as pioneers of the gothic metal genre and remains a timeless classic.

6. One Second (1997)

Tracks:

1. One Second
2. Say Just Words
3. Lydia
4. Mercy
5. Soul Courageous
6. Another Day
7. The Sufferer
8. This Cold Life
9. Blood of Another
10. Disappear
11. Sane
12. Take Me Down

One Second is the sixth studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, released on July 14, 1997, through Music for Nations. The album marked a bold shift from their traditional gothic metal roots toward a more electronic and melodic sound, showcasing the band’s versatility and evolution. Recorded digitally for the first time, One Second became the bestselling album of their career and led to a major label deal with EMI Germany. In 2017, a 20th Anniversary Edition was released featuring a remastered version and a live concert recording from Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Critics, including Metal Hammer, hailed it among the best metal albums of 1997.

7. Host (1999)

Tracks:

1. So Much Is Lost
2. Nothing Sacred
3. In All Honesty
4. Harbour
5. Ordinary Days
6. It’s Too Late
7. Permanent Solution
8. Behind the Grey
9. Wreck
10. Made the Same
11. Deep
12. Year of Summer
13. Host

Host is the seventh studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released on May 24, 1999, through EMI Records. Marking a bold stylistic shift, the album moved away from the band’s traditional metal roots into a melancholic synth-pop and electronic sound, blending downtempo, leftfield, and trance influences. Featuring singles like “So Much Is Lost” and “Permanent Solution,” the album showcased Nick Holmes’ clean, harmonized vocals and Gregor Mackintosh’s synth-driven compositions. Despite mixed fan reactions, Host was praised critically and later remastered in 2018, solidifying its legacy as one of Paradise Lost’s most daring and experimental releases.

8. Believe in Nothing (2001)

Tracks:

1. I Am Nothing
2. Mouth
3. Fader
4. Look at Me Now
5. Illumination
6. Something Real
7. Divided
8. Sell It to the World
9. Never Again
10. Control
11. No Reason
12. World Pretending

Believe in Nothing is the eighth studio album by British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, released on February 26, 2001, through EMI. Known for its lighter, more melodic sound, the album marked the band’s continued evolution from their earlier doom metal roots. Despite production challenges and creative constraints imposed by their label, songs like “Mouth”, “Fader”, and “World Pretending” showcased emotional depth and dark introspection. Though criticized for its production, frontman Nick Holmes later described the album as reflecting a difficult personal era. A 2018 remixed version revitalized the record, revealing how the tracks were originally meant to sound.

9. Symbol of Life (2002)

Tracks:

1. Isolate
2. Erased
4. Two Worlds
5. Pray Nightfall
6. Primal
7. Perfect Mask
8. Mystify
9. No Celebration
10. Self-Obsessed
11. Symbol of Life
12. Channel for the Pain

“Symbol of Life” is the ninth studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released in 2002. Marking a shift from their earlier synth-heavy style, the band embraced a heavier, guitar-driven sound while still integrating keyboards, creating a dynamic and intense listening experience. The album features standout tracks like “Erased,” “Primal,” and the title track “Symbol of Life,” showcasing the band’s signature blend of melodic darkness and crushing riffs. Notably, this was the final release with drummer Lee Morris. Limited editions include covers of Dead Can Dance’s “Xavier” and Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy,” adding unique reinterpretations to the album’s rich sonic palette.

10. Paradise Lost (2005)

Tracks:

1. Don’t Belong
2. Close Your Eyes
3. Grey
4. Redshift
5. Forever After
6. Sun Fading
7. Laws of Cause
8. All You Leave Behind
9. Accept the Pain
10. Shine
11. Spirit
12. Over the Madness

Paradise Lost, released on 17 March 2005, is the tenth studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost. Recorded across Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire and Hollypark Lane, Los Angeles, and mixed at Green Jacket Studios, the album marked the debut of drummer Jeff Singer. With songwriting led by Nick Holmes and Gregor MacKintosh, tracks like “Don’t Belong,” “Forever After,” and “Over the Madness” showcase the band’s signature dark, melodic sound. While some songs like “Sedative God” were held for later releases, the album also spawned the maxi-single “Forever After” featuring B-sides and a music video. Critically acclaimed, it charted across Europe, solidifying Paradise Lost’s gothic metal legacy.

11. In Requiem (2007)

Tracks:

1. Never for the Damned
2. Ash & Debris
3. The Enemy
4. Praise Lamented Shade
5. Requiem
6. Unreachable
7. Prelude to Descent
8. Fallen Children
9. Beneath Black Skies
10. Sedative God
11. Your Own Reality

Paradise Lost’s In Requiem, released on 21 May 2007 via Century Media Records, is the band’s eleventh studio album, showcasing their signature gothic metal sound with a darker, heavier edge. Produced by Rhys Fulber, the album features harsher vocals by Nick Holmes reminiscent of their Icon era. Standout tracks include the single “The Enemy” and “Sedative God,” originally intended for a previous album. The album artwork, created by Greek artist Seth Siro Anton, complements its brooding tone. With contributions from additional vocalists Leah Randi and Heather Thompson, In Requiem charted internationally, reaching top 20 in Germany and Finland, highlighting Paradise Lost’s enduring influence in gothic metal.

12. Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us (2009)

Tracks:

1. As Horizons End
2. I Remain
3. First Light
4. Frailty
5. Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us
6. The Rise of Denial
7. Living with Scars
8. Last Regret
9. Universal Dream
10. In Truth

Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us is the twelfth studio album by British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost, released in September 2009 via Century Media. Showcasing the band’s signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and melancholic melodies, the album features standout tracks like “As Horizons End,” “I Remain,” and the title track. The cover art, inspired by the 1538 Danse Macabre woodcut “The Abbot,” complements the album’s dark themes. Special editions include orchestral “Prague Mixes” by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Produced by Jens Bogren, the album charted across Europe, highlighting Paradise Lost’s enduring influence in gothic metal.

13. Tragic Idol (2012)

Tracks:

1. Solitary One
2. Crucify
3. Fear of Impending Hell
4. Honesty in Death
5. Theories from Another World
6. In This We Dwell
7. To the Darkness
8. Tragic Idol
9. Worth Fighting For
10. The Glorious End

Paradise Lost’s Tragic Idol, released on 23 April 2012 in Europe and 24 April in North America via Century Media Records, marks the band’s thirteenth studio album and a defining moment in gothic metal. Produced by Jens Bogren, the album blends classic doom and metal influences with melodic guitar solos, maintaining the band’s signature heaviness. It’s the first studio album to feature drummer Adrian Erlandsson, who joined in 2009. Standout tracks include “Solitary One,” “Crucify,” and the title track “Tragic Idol.” Available in multiple editions—standard, limited, fan boxes, and special colored vinyl—the album reached top chart positions across Europe, reflecting Paradise Lost’s enduring legacy.

14. The Plague Within (2015)

Tracks:

1. No Hope in Sight
2. Terminal
3. An Eternity of Lies
4. Punishment Through Time
5. Beneath Broken Earth
6. Sacrifice the Flame
7. Victim of the Past
8. Flesh from Bone
9. Cry Out
10. Return to the Sun

Paradise Lost’s fourteenth studio album, The Plague Within, released in June 2015 via Century Media Records, marks a striking return to the band’s death-doom roots while retaining their signature gothic metal style. Crafted by vocalist Nick Holmes and lead guitarist Greg Mackintosh, the album features ten powerful tracks, including standout songs like “No Hope in Sight,” “An Eternity of Lies,” and “Return to the Sun.” Deluxe editions offer bonus tracks such as “Fear of Silence” and an orchestral version of “Victim of the Past.” Produced by Jaime Gomez Arellano, The Plague Within received widespread acclaim, charting across Europe and the US, and reaffirming Paradise Lost’s legacy in gothic metal.

15. Medusa (2017)

Tracks:

1. Fearless Sky
2. Gods of Ancient
3. From the Gallows
4. The Longest Winter
5. Medusa
6. No Passage for the Dead
7. Blood & Chaos
8. Until the Grave

Paradise Lost’s fifteenth studio album, Medusa, released on September 1, 2017, via Nuclear Blast Records, marks a bold return to their heaviest and darkest roots. Characterized by slow, sludgy riffs and doom-laden atmospheres, the album delivers eight intense tracks that fuse crushing guitar work with haunting vocals. Lyrically, Medusa explores themes of existential reflection, human frailty, and skepticism toward the afterlife, offering listeners a deep, thought-provoking experience. Critically acclaimed, it earned top spots in year-end metal lists and praise for its relentless heaviness and grim melodies. Standout tracks include “Fearless Sky,” “Medusa,” and “No Passage for the Dead.”

16. Obsidian (2020)

Tracks:

1. Darker Thoughts
2. Fall from Grace
3. Ghosts
4. The Devil Embraced
5. Forsaken
6. Serenity
7. Ending Days
8. Hope Dies Young
9. Ravenghast

Paradise Lost’s Obsidian, released on 15 May 2020 via Nuclear Blast Records, is the sixteenth studio album by the iconic British gothic metal band. Featuring standout tracks like “Darker Thoughts” and “Fall from Grace,” which received official music videos, the album blends heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies, showcasing the band’s signature dark, melodic sound. Obsidian marks the final contribution of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen before his move to Opeth. Critics praised its depth, with Metal Hammer ranking it the 11th best metal album of 2020. The album charted internationally, reaching top positions in Finland, Germany, Austria, and Poland, cementing Paradise Lost’s enduring influence in gothic metal.

17. Ascension (2025)

Tracks:

1. Serpent on the Cross
2. Tyrants Serenade
3. Salvation
4. Silence Like the Grave
5. Lay a Wreath Upon the World
6. Diluvium
7. Savage Days
8. Sirens
9. Deceivers
10. The Precipice

Paradise Lost’s seventeenth studio album, Ascension, released on 19 September 2025 via Nuclear Blast, marks a powerful return after the longest gap in the band’s career since Obsidian (2020). This gothic metal masterpiece features ten dynamic tracks, including the lead single “Silence Like the Grave,” blending heavy riffs, atmospheric melodies, and haunting vocals by Nick Holmes. It is the final album to feature drummer Guido Montanarini, who was later replaced by Jeff Singer. With standout songs like “Serpent on the Cross” and “Salvation,” Ascension showcases Paradise Lost’s signature dark intensity while charting internationally, earning acclaim across Europe, Australia, and the US.

Conclusion:

Exploring Paradise Lost Albums in Order offers a fascinating journey through the evolution of one of gothic metal’s most influential bands. From the death-doom intensity of Lost Paradise and Gothic to the atmospheric and melodic experiments of One Second and Host, and back to their heavier, signature sound in The Plague Within, Medusa, and Obsidian, Paradise Lost have continually reinvented themselves while maintaining their core identity. Their latest release, Ascension, continues this legacy, reflecting decades of musical growth. For fans and newcomers alike, understanding Paradise Lost Albums in Order provides a complete perspective on the band’s enduring impact on metal.

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