Paradise Lost – Icon (CD, Album, 1993, Music For Nations CDMFN 152)

Why This CD Matters
Icon is widely regarded as a defining release in Paradise Lost's catalog and a landmark of gothic metal. The album refined the band's blend of heavy riffs, dark melodies, and atmospheric songwriting while introducing classics such as "Embers Fire," "True Belief," and "Widow." Its influence helped shape the evolution of gothic and doom-influenced metal throughout the decade.

Collector Note
1993 UK release on Music For Nations, catalog number CDMFN 152. Frequently cited among the essential gothic metal albums of the era, Icon remains a cornerstone release for Paradise Lost collectors and genre enthusiasts.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ light signs of handling with excellent playback condition
Case: VG+ clean case with minor shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ clean and fully intact

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Music For Nations – CDMFN 152
Country: UK
Released: 1993
Genre: Rock
Style: Gothic Metal

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Embers Fire – 4:44
Remembrance – 3:26
Forging Sympathy – 4:43
Joys Of The Emptiness – 3:29
Dying Freedom – 3:43
Widow – 3:04
Colossal Rains – 4:35
Weeping Words – 3:50
Poison – 2:59
True Belief – 4:30
Shallow Seasons – 4:55
Christendom – 4:30
Deus Misereatur – 1:57

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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