Skydancer & Of Chaos and Eternal Night (slipcase)

~ Release by Dark Tranquillity (see all versions of this release, 8 available)

Annotation

2014 reissue of the 1995 compilation containing the first Dark Tranquillity album and EP, presented in jewel case inside a slipcase.

Tracks 1-9 taken from the 'Skydancer' album (1993), with Anders Friden (later singer of In Flames) on vocals.
Tracks 10-12 taken from the 'Of Chaos And Eternal Night' EP (1995), with Mikael Stanne's debut as vocalist.
Track 13 taken from the 'Skydancer' recordings and remixed with new vocals in Oct 1994.

Annotation last modified on 2025-02-18 12:58 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Nightfall by the Shore of Time
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Nightfall by the Shore of Time (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
1.754:46
2Crimson Winds
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Crimson Winds (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne
composer:
Anders Jivarp and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
2.65:25
3A Bolt of Blazing Gold
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
guest background vocals:
Anna-Kaisa Avehall (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
A Bolt of Blazing Gold (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
3.57:12
4In Tears Bereaved
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
In Tears Bereaved (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
2.53:49
5Skywards
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Skywards (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
1.55:05
6Through Ebony Archways
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
guest background vocals:
Anna-Kaisa Avehall (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Through Ebony Archways (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
3.23:44
7Shadow Duet
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
additional guest vocals:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Shadow Duet (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson, Anders Jivarp and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
3.657:04
8My Faeryland Forgotten
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
My Faeryland Forgotten (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
24:37
9Alone
engineer:
Stefan Lindgren (engineer) and Dragan Tanaskovic
acoustic guitar:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Anders Jivarp (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
electric guitar:
Mikael Stanne (from 1993-05 until 1993-06) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
background vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) and Mikael Stanne
lead vocals:
Anders Fridén (Swedish metal vocalist) (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
vocals:
Mikael Stanne
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
mixed at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Alone (from 1993-05 until 1993-06)
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
35:41
10Of Chaos and Eternal Night
engineer:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
producer:
Dark Tranquillity and Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
drums (drum set):
Anders Jivarp
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson
electric guitar:
Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
guest keyboard:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
lead vocals:
Mikael Stanne
arranger:
Dark Tranquillity
recorded at and mixed at:
Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Of Chaos and Eternal Night
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne
composer:
Anders Jivarp, Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
25:12
11With the Flaming Shades of Fall
engineer:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
producer:
Dark Tranquillity and Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
drums (drum set):
Anders Jivarp
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson
electric guitar:
Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
guest keyboard:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
lead vocals:
Mikael Stanne
arranger:
Dark Tranquillity
recorded at and mixed at:
Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
With the Flaming Shades of Fall
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson, Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
2.53:28
12Away, Delight, Away
engineer:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
producer:
Dark Tranquillity and Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
drums (drum set):
Anders Jivarp
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson
electric guitar:
Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
guest keyboard:
Fredrik Nordström (Swedish musician and metal producer)
lead vocals:
Mikael Stanne
arranger:
Dark Tranquillity
recorded at and mixed at:
Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Away, Delight, Away
lyricist:
Mikael Stanne
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist)
2.855:21
13Alone '94
engineer:
Dragan Tanaskovic
producer:
Dark Tranquillity and Dragan Tanaskovic
drums (drum set):
Anders Jivarp
electric bass guitar:
Martin Henriksson
electric guitar:
Fredrik Johansson (Dark Tranquillity guitarist) and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
lead vocals:
Mikael Stanne
arranger:
Dark Tranquillity
recorded at:
Studio Soundscape in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (Västra Götaland county), Sweden
recording of:
Alone
lyricist:
Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
composer:
Martin Henriksson and Niklas Sundin (former Dark Tranquillity guitarist and graphic designer)
35:43