Description

Formed in 2002, Tears Of Mankind is a solo project of Russian composer Philipp Skobelin. His compositions aim toward a somber Doom direction with hints of Gothic, while sophisticated orchestration comes in to add a melodic side to a more crunchy and heavy overall atmosphere. This is his debut, but amongst the tracks are found some titles taken from his earlier ten demos. One remarkable aspect of Without Ray Of Hope is that it was recorded in his home studio with outstanding sound quality. Plenty of music to move the listener into that doom metal realm. Certain songs give a Tears of Mankind that mood not so easily created by other bands, a darkened but glorified mood. You hear parts that will remind you of My Dying Bride and Paradise Lost. Not all songs can impress on the same level but the wide variety makes this album so interesting

Track list:
1. Without Hope
2. Eternal Sadness
3. Deep Inside The Silence
4. Theme Of Laura
5. Emotion Oblivion
6. From Dark To Light
7. The River
8. Never
9. Through The Storm
10. The Winter Dance
11. Sweet Harmony