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Darkspace - Dark Space III I



8.2 | 134 votes |
Release date: 6 September 2014
Style: Ambient black metal

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01. Dark 4.18
02. Dark 4.19
03. Dark 4.20

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Windrider
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So, one of the biggest ambient black metal bands released their new album this year. Time to lose some words on that. Darkspace from Switzerland continue their journey through the dark space (no pun intended as it's the actual name of their albums) with Dark Space III I. And not only that but even the songs are simply called "Dark 4.18", "Dark 4.19" and "Dark 4.20". Looks like the band is quite out of ideas, doesn't it? However, the important point is the music, so let's have a closer look at that.

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published 13.12.2014 | Comments (13)

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10.09.2014 - 23:25
!J.O.O.E.!
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A few techno-ish beats, really not that many even. I'd be amazed if anyone was that swayed because of them. I found it gave it an industrial feel more than a techno one.
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10.09.2014 - 23:26
Rating: 9
mz

Written by Paz on 10.09.2014 at 23:21

There would be no surprise, if you gave their latest EP a proper listen

I have not actually heard that.
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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11.09.2014 - 00:25
Lit.
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Written by mz on 10.09.2014 at 23:26

I have not actually heard that.

Do it. Do it now.

It's just a rerecording of their demo but it's damn good.
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11.09.2014 - 00:43
!J.O.O.E.!
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Written by mz on 10.09.2014 at 23:26

I have not actually heard that.

The first track is one of the best Darkspace songs ever recorded. You won't like the second track though I suspect.

Maybe you should check out the last Paysage d'Hiver record. You might find it more to your tastes.
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11.09.2014 - 23:42
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Written by Alex F on 10.09.2014 at 16:48

If you haven't heard their previous one I'd say you should give it a try. A tad more interesting to me, and one of my favorite records of all time. This however, is still phenomenal and definitely a worthy follow up.


Yeah, I'm gradually checking out their whole discography, so don't worry, as I'll definitely check out the previous album.
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12.09.2014 - 21:37
Rating: 9
Sword_Chant

Not much of an ambient black metal fan but i'm really digging this album. Very unique sound
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13.09.2014 - 06:28
Rating: 7
M C Vice
ex-polydactyl
Where do you buy/listen to this, anyway. It's not on their bandcamp page with the others.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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13.09.2014 - 06:34
Fredd
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#Dark420blazeit
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13.09.2014 - 18:24
Rating: 8
Diverge

Written by Guest on 13.09.2014 at 06:34

#Dark420blazeit

Dankspace
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13.09.2014 - 18:45
Rating: 9
Karlabos
Meat and Potatos
Written by Diverge on 13.09.2014 at 18:24

Written by Guest on 13.09.2014 at 06:34

#Dark420blazeit

Dankspace

Wankspace
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"Aah! The cat turned into a cat!"
- Reimu Hakurei
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13.09.2014 - 18:47
!J.O.O.E.!
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.

Great album, but I agree with other people that III has not been topped.
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14.09.2014 - 00:11
Rating: 8
Skl3ros

Written by Guest on 13.09.2014 at 18:47

Great album, but I agree with other people that III has not been topped.

^ Same. I'm happy I didn't get disappointed this time like with Watain or Dark Fortress lately. It's a bit less hypnotizing then their previous work and I would have preferred 10 minutes songs but still solid nonetheless.
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14.09.2014 - 03:47
Rating: 7
M C Vice
ex-polydactyl
Sounds like Control Human Delete and Neptune towers playing at the same time. I liked it better than the 3rd one.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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14.09.2014 - 07:01
Rating: 8
Diverge

Written by M C Vice on 14.09.2014 at 03:47

Sounds like Control Human Delete and Neptune towers playing at the same time. I liked it better than the 3rd one.

Why is Control Human Delete being mentioned on a Darkspace page?
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14.09.2014 - 08:28
Rating: 7
M C Vice
ex-polydactyl
Written by Diverge on 14.09.2014 at 07:01

Written by M C Vice on 14.09.2014 at 03:47

Sounds like Control Human Delete and Neptune towers playing at the same time. I liked it better than the 3rd one.

Why is Control Human Delete being mentioned on a Darkspace page?

Because this album sounded rather industrial at parts, so see the above description.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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14.09.2014 - 14:37
Rating: 10
Death_95

I think Dark 4.19 is my new favorite Darkspace track! Epic
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15.09.2014 - 03:45
Rating: 8
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
This is so close to topping Tekel-Li as my aoty. It might steal the "10" rating from it, as listening back and forth between the two I'm much more impressed by this one. Also it's basically the same quality as III to me.....fuck it giving it a 10. One of my new favorite albums ever, and it basically staples Darkspace in my top 10 bands of all time.
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16.09.2014 - 08:47
Rating: 9
mz

Yeah not bad.
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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17.09.2014 - 17:57
Rating: 8
angel.
Evil Butterfly
My ears ring after listening to it.
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The Fangirl.
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17.09.2014 - 18:08
Rating: 6
Ilham
Giant robot
I don't think that's a good sign Frit, lower the volume .
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17.09.2014 - 18:15
Rating: 8
angel.
Evil Butterfly
I always listen to music with the highest volume without any trouble like that but I think Darkspace is so brutal for this high volume
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The Fangirl.
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18.09.2014 - 13:29
Rating: 9
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
You'll thank yourself in a couple of decades if you lower the volume.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass
Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
Rod, let me love you.
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18.09.2014 - 15:23
Rating: 9
mz

Written by X-Ray Rod on 18.09.2014 at 13:29

You'll thank yourself in a couple of decades if you lower the volume.

Really? Does listening to music on high volume damages the ears ?
Except for when I want to sleep, I listen to music on highest volume.
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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18.09.2014 - 15:37
Rating: 6
Ilham
Giant robot
Is that an Iranian tradition to fuck up your ears in your twenties and not know about the IRREVERSIBLE consequences of that?
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18.09.2014 - 15:38
Rating: 9
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Written by mz on 18.09.2014 at 15:23

Written by X-Ray Rod on 18.09.2014 at 13:29

You'll thank yourself in a couple of decades if you lower the volume.

Really? Does listening to music on high volume damages the ears ?
Except for when I want to sleep, I listen to music on highest volume.


I honestly have a hard time believing you are not fucking with me right now.
Our bodies age by the second... None of our senses and overall fitness get better with time, they only get worse. Most of the time I'm careless at concerts and don't have earplugs and when the concert is over I get the ringing sound the entire night and sometimes the following day. That shit can get permanent for example.

Ever heard of tinnitus or... you know... flat out hearing loss?
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass
Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
Rod, let me love you.
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18.09.2014 - 16:08
Rating: 9
mz

Written by X-Ray Rod on 18.09.2014 at 15:38

I honestly have a hard time believing you are not fucking with me right now.
Our bodies age by the second... None of our senses and overall fitness get better with time, they only get worse. Most of the time I'm careless at concerts and don't have earplugs and when the concert is over I get the ringing sound the entire night and sometimes the following day. That shit can get permanent for example.

Ever heard of tinnitus or... you know... flat out hearing loss?


Nah I was serious. I once had sever problem with my ears. Not only I stopped listening to music for 7 months, but also I couldn't even talk with phone or watch TV with sound. After seeing a couple of specialists, it turned out that the nerves system of my teeth interacts with my ears, causing pain and super sensitivity to sound. I talked with the doctor that came up with the correct reason about my habit of listening to extreme music ( was mostly into death metal back then) and he said that listening to music on phones or MP3 players with maximum power should not cause damage. I had my ears tested and the diaphragm and ear drums were functioning great. In fact, I had better hearing abilities than most people.
Btw, I should have added that I never listen to music on speakers and has never been to any metal concert (or almost any other type of concerts for that matter). Maybe the maximum volume on phone ear-buds is not that much?
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18.09.2014 - 16:21
Rating: 9
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Ok I just realised we are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay offtopic. If I come up with something to say to you (I dont atm) then I will say it on the pub.


Sorry folks! Darkspace is awesome... uhmmm... Yeah. This is probably one of their best albums for sure. III might still win but just by a hair at most.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass
Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
Rod, let me love you.
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20.09.2014 - 17:48
Rating: 8
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
I am 100% addicted to this album. Seriously one of the best ambient black metal albums out there (along with DS III)
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23.09.2014 - 20:25
Rating: 10
Roxana.M

Wow this is the most perfect album i've listened this year.their music is truly incomparable...maybe my number one band forever....just wish this album was so much longer(i mean more than three tracks)
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29.09.2014 - 21:43
Rating: 8
Erik M.

Written by Ilham on 18.09.2014 at 15:37

Is that an Iranian tradition to fuck up your ears in your twenties and not know about the IRREVERSIBLE consequences of that?




Pretty much what I was thinking as well. It's kind of baffling to see how mz and Mary weren't aware of totally common knowledge such as this. Well, no need to explain seeing as Rodrigo already has done that... except that listening music via ear buds is WAY more damaging to your ears than via speakers, if you both have them at high volume. That "specialist" lied to you, mz.
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