From Bandcamp, "Hailing from Northern Ireland, DARKEST ERA have carved a reputation for crafting some of the most emotive, atmospheric and powerful heavy metal in the underground. Formed in 2006, they draw influence from a diverse range of sources from Irish Folk to Yorkshire Doom, all infused with their unique wistful melancholy that makes their sound stand above others." The album has eight songs.

"One Thousand Years of Night" is the first. The opening is a bit dark, and gloomy, as are the vocals. Imagine a thousand years of night, and never seeing the sun. By the time you could, you probably wouldn't want to. The sober sentiment is reflected in the music quite well. The bass work is also very solid, carrying the melody at times. "Floodlands" is a slower moving song where the lamenting tones are felt on a more personal level. The pacing waxes and wanes along the way. "A Path Made of Roots" has a bit more get-up-and-go in the main riff. Again, the bass work is excellent in this song. The harmonies in the vocals are nice, as are the female vocals towards the end of the song.

"Tithonus" is a real heart-tugger. The riff is slow, and supported by organ notes. But it's the expressive vocals that really tell the tale here. "The Collapse" is an offering that has strength in the main riff but also melancholy feelings. The vocal harmonies in the chorus shine brightly but also with a dull hue, reinforcing the depressive tones of the song. "With Tragedy in Our Blood" is where the album starts to get just a little repetitive. The sound is deliciously depressive, with a trade-off of some harsh and clean tones. "The Ashen Plague" almost sounds like Black Metal out of the gate, with an aggressive riff that backs off quickly and gives way to wonderful vocal harmonies. "Wither on the Vine" closes the album. It's a sweet closer with plenty of longing qualities.

Overall, this was a good album. The best part was probably the bass work and the vocals. The riffs could use a little diversity, but the vocal harmonies really drove home the sound of darkness, and doom. It did get just a little repetitive towards the end, but if they can expand their sound a little, I am biting.