A perfect mix of Death, Black and just a touch of Avant-garde metal. One of the few albums I cannot find anything negative to say about.

Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.

Nothing avantgarde about this album at all. :\

Written by LeKiwi on 04.11.2012 at 22:26

Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.

Yeah, I saw this comment way back, and I still don't see what's avant-garde about this. Pretty typical of a progressive death album to me, almost no avant-garde elements or playing styles present, certainly not in the vocals which are just quite diverse (and not sure how vocals could ever make something avant-garde really). I suggest you look at Diskord for a good example of a death metal band with a strong avant-garde aesthetic. Or Gorguts' 'Obscura' album of course (of which the former takes a lot from). Also Baring Teeth.

Written by [user id=4365] on 17.02.2013 at 23:23

Written by LeKiwi on 04.11.2012 at 22:26

Personally I'd say this is more of an avant-garde rather than progressive style, namely regarding the clean vocal work. All the same this is a hell of an album.

Yeah, I saw this comment way back, and I still don't see what's avant-garde about this. Pretty typical of a progressive death album to me, almost no avant-garde elements or playing styles present, certainly not in the vocals which are just quite diverse (and not sure how vocals could ever make something avant-garde really). I suggest you look at Diskord for a good example of a death metal band with a strong avant-garde aesthetic. Or Gorguts' 'Obscura' album of course (of which the former takes a lot from). Also Baring Teeth.

I had no idea what I was saying, must have been really tired or drunk It's clearly progressive now that I know the album quite well.

God damn it this band is amazing, some of the riffs on this are ferocious.

Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.

Written by [user id=160508] on 10.08.2016 at 19:01

Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.

Quoted for truth. "Shelter From The Sand" is absolutely stunning.

Still constantly torn between this and Choronzon. Not sure why but my heart seems to gravitate slightly toward the latter. I'd say that the title track is Ak's crowning song though.

Written by Darkside Momo on 10.08.2016 at 21:48

Written by [user id=160508] on 10.08.2016 at 19:01

Definitely my favourite Akercocke record. Shelter from the sand is their best song I believe.

Quoted for truth. "Shelter From The Sand" is absolutely stunning.

The vocals are the definitive highlight in this song for me, just fantastic. So much euphoria.

Written by [user id=4365] on 10.08.2016 at 21:55

Still constantly torn between this and Choronzon. Not sure why but my heart seems to gravitate slightly toward the latter. I'd say that the title track is Ak's crowning song though.

I have the same feeling. I'm torn between them, except that I can't choose. I've been listening to all Akercocke album's lately since they will be coming back. Still feel the same way

"Shelter From The Sand" is one of the better songs ever written.

Verdelet is one of the best songs I have ever heard

Listened to this album for the first time ever today. These guys' music is so fucking cool, it defines cool tbh.

Re-listening to this a little bit again, brütal.

This album perfectly suits my musical taste. It displays the near-perfect mixture of black and death metal with a sophisticated touch of avant-garde approach. The prowess of the songwriting has been exquisitely executed in a jaw-dropping way. Without a doubt, this album is one of my all-time favourites.