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Terra Tenebrosa - The Reverses



7.7 | 83 votes |
Release date: 17 June 2016
Style: Ambient, Avantgarde metal

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38 have it
8 want it


01. Makoria
02. Ghost At The End Of The Rope
03. The End Is Mine To Ride
04. Marmorisation
05. Where Shadows Have Teeth
06. Exuvia
07. Fire Dances

Staff review by
Auntie Sahar
Rating:
N/A
There's not much that can be easily understood in the bizarre, nightmarish world of Terra Tenebrosa. Then again, perhaps there's not much that's really meant to be. After two full lengths and an EP, fans of the band may eagerly be wondering what the next step is, and if The Reverses provides any clues that make the picture these eerie Swedes paint any clearer. Come, children, and we shall find out by traveling through the rabbit hole yet again. And by "rabbit hole," I mean vortex.

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published 24.06.2016 | Comments (8)

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06.05.2016 - 04:48
Auntie Sahar
Drone Empress
A return to the dronier, more dark ambient-influenced sound of The Tunnels, or more along the heavy, sludgier lines of The Purging? Hoping for the former, but either way, bring it the fuck on
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I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go.

~ II. VII
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16.06.2016 - 20:59
3rdWorld
China was a neat
Seems a lot of the staff like this. Hmmmmmm. Have to check this out now.
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16.06.2016 - 21:20
Rating: 9
mz
Written by Auntie Sahar on 06.05.2016 at 04:48

A return to the dronier, more dark ambient-influenced sound of The Tunnels, or more along the heavy, sludgier lines of The Purging? Hoping for the former, but either way, bring it the fuck on

It is neither of them, or maybe a combination of both.
Definitely it is their most industrial sounding record, with odd melodies here and there. It does not have the subtlety of their debut, as there are less slowly developing sections. At times it sounds a bit bludgeony, not on the same level of primitive man of course.
It is definitely better than their 2nd album, and better than what I expected. Still not sure if I like it more than their debut, but one can say that this new record is more complete and diverse, and less one dimensional in a sense. A very accomplished record on my ears.
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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Album Release day (June 17, 2016)
17.06.2016 - 01:15
Rating: 9
mz
Their best yet.
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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17.06.2016 - 03:31
Rating: 8
Diverge
Written by mz on 17.06.2016 at 01:15

Their best yet.

Downloading now.
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17.06.2016 - 03:41
Auntie Sahar
Drone Empress
Written by mz on 16.06.2016 at 21:20

It is neither of them, or maybe a combination of both.
Definitely it is their most industrial sounding record, with odd melodies here and there. It does not have the subtlety of their debut, as there are less slowly developing sections. At times it sounds a bit bludgeony, not on the same level of primitive man of course.
It is definitely better than their 2nd album, and better than what I expected. Still not sure if I like it more than their debut, but one can say that this new record is more complete and diverse, and less one dimensional in a sense. A very accomplished record on my ears.

Your response comes at a funny time, it almost feels like I haven't heard it and you're telling me what to look forward to. I've already had this for promo review for 3 weeks myself, so I have some idea now of what's going on here (that's not condescending by the way, just noting the irony)

I'd agree with you, I feel like this is essentially some sort of middle ground between The Tunnels and The Purging (more of the former though, which is what I was hoping for). A few more spins could make this my favorite from the band as well
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I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go.

~ II. VII
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18.06.2016 - 04:39
Rating: 9
Alex F
Written by mz on 17.06.2016 at 01:15

Their best yet.

I'd say their debut beats it, but only slightly. This is such a good album
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19.06.2016 - 19:09
Rating: 9
koob
Excellent album, the moment when Vindsval sings in French during the last song is just sick.

Edit : my bad, Vindsval is singing in the last song apparently, not MkM.
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19.06.2016 - 20:18
Rating: 8
Alien1988
Great album but for me The Tunnels is still clearly their best.
Written by koob on 19.06.2016 at 19:09

The moment when MkM sings in French during the last song is just sick.

Agreed, the whole last song is pretty sick.
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22.06.2016 - 02:38
larrymtz
Written by Diverge on 17.06.2016 at 03:31

Written by mz on 17.06.2016 at 01:15

Their best yet.

Downloading now.

Tell me where pelase i cant find it
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22.06.2016 - 10:57
Rating: 9
mz
Written by larrymtz on 22.06.2016 at 02:38


Tell me where pelase i cant find it

you can always use bandcamp:
https://dmp666.bandcamp.com/album/the-reverses
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Giving my ears a rest from music.
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23.06.2016 - 03:28
Jaeryd
Nihil's Maw
First album I've heard from them, but I fucking love it.
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24.06.2016 - 03:08
Auntie Sahar
Drone Empress
Ok, fourth playthrough right now before my review comes, and yes, Mahdi's comment is seconded. This is indeed their best yet. What a fucking maelstrom
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I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go.

~ II. VII
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19.08.2016 - 17:19
Rating: 9
Alex F
Definitely my favorite album of the year so far. Every little aspect in the music melds together so fucking perfectly
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26.11.2016 - 01:06
Desha
delicious dish
I don't know why, but I really don't like this record compared to what the band put out before. Probably the vocals.
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You are the hammer, I am the nail
building a house in the fire on the hill
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07.02.2017 - 14:55
Reaper_Redeemer
Fire Dances is a great track. Blut Aus Nord's touch is awesome.
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18.07.2017 - 15:37
VIG
Account deleted
I think this is the best TT album, better than the debut.
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18.11.2022 - 23:48
Rating: 8
Gag reflex
Fun fact: the voices that appear around 9 minute mark on Fire Dances are prayers spoken in Croatian language.
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'The thoughts of dead babies
Wiped away with my semen'
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10.12.2022 - 00:09
Rating: 8
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Staff
Damn son, Fire Dances is unreal. The album goes from catchy af industrial to nightmarish dissonance. Trippy album for sure. Need more than one listening to fully digest while the previous two felt more immediate.
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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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19.02.2024 - 14:26
Rating: 9
Frasier Crane
"Fire Dances" is absolutely incredible and sounds like black metal-infused Killing Joke. Probably not a coincidence given the title of the track is also the title of a Killing Joke album.
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