Obtained Enslavement "OBTAINED ENSLAVEMENT - Soulblight / Limited Edition Solid Green Vinyl LP" 12"
The 1998 Norwegian Black Metal classic âĂòSoulblightâĂĂ´ re-issued! âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s!
1997âĂĂ´s âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš wass a challenging album to follow up with its cult status as one of the greatest Black Metal releases owing to its complex compositions and intricateÂ
orchestration. Yet Obtained Enslavement did exactly that, as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a very different release but it maintained the quality and musicianship the band made themselves knownÂ
for with âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš. This release discards the openness and mystique of the orchestral arrangements in place of a more guitar and drum-oriented sound, but this works for theÂ
much darker and aggressive tone of âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš.
The structure of the album is a highlight compared to its predecessor as it feels more conceptual and complete as a whole, rather than just a collection of songs. This makes senseÂ
as the lyrics tell an epic tale of a great war against the âĂòsoulblightâĂĂ´, a story that can be followed through the music itself too, thus making it a conceptual album in many ways.
Speaking of instrumental work, the iconic and untouchable classically influenced composition (it would be insulting to call it songwriting) of guitarists âĂòHeksâĂĂ´ and âĂòDââdenâĂĂ´, withÂ
its weaving and developed melodies to the complex chord sequences and intricate structures, is still an aspect that is so unique to this band; the composers truly have a greatÂ
understanding of music in its high-art form. The performances delivered by the band are done with terrifying precision and clarity, unusual for the genre where commonly a âĂòthatÂ
will doâĂĂ´ attitude is employed; nowhere on this album can you hear sloppiness of any kind. PestâĂĂ´s vocals are consistent and hair-raising, nothing about it sounds human and thisÂ
works in favour of this otherworldly suite.
Pytten has once again cemented himself as one of the greats in the Black Metal world and even just knowing this album was recorded in the infamous Grieghallen, adds to itsÂ
grandeur and appeal. To conclude, âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s. The world will likely never again see two Black MetalÂ
albums as perfect as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš and âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš, evil in its intent yet majestic and epic in its final form.
Track Listing:
1. A Black Odyssey
2. The Dark Night of Souls
3. Soulblight
4. Nightbreed
5. Voice from a Starless Domain
6. The GoddessâĂĂ´ Lake
7. Charge
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The 1998 Norwegian Black Metal classic âĂòSoulblightâĂĂ´ re-issued! âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s!
1997âĂĂ´s âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš wass a challenging album to follow up with its cult status as one of the greatest Black Metal releases owing to its complex compositions and intricateÂ
orchestration. Yet Obtained Enslavement did exactly that, as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a very different release but it maintained the quality and musicianship the band made themselves knownÂ
for with âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš. This release discards the openness and mystique of the orchestral arrangements in place of a more guitar and drum-oriented sound, but this works for theÂ
much darker and aggressive tone of âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš.
The structure of the album is a highlight compared to its predecessor as it feels more conceptual and complete as a whole, rather than just a collection of songs. This makes senseÂ
as the lyrics tell an epic tale of a great war against the âĂòsoulblightâĂĂ´, a story that can be followed through the music itself too, thus making it a conceptual album in many ways.
Speaking of instrumental work, the iconic and untouchable classically influenced composition (it would be insulting to call it songwriting) of guitarists âĂòHeksâĂĂ´ and âĂòDââdenâĂĂ´, withÂ
its weaving and developed melodies to the complex chord sequences and intricate structures, is still an aspect that is so unique to this band; the composers truly have a greatÂ
understanding of music in its high-art form. The performances delivered by the band are done with terrifying precision and clarity, unusual for the genre where commonly a âĂòthatÂ
will doâĂĂ´ attitude is employed; nowhere on this album can you hear sloppiness of any kind. PestâĂĂ´s vocals are consistent and hair-raising, nothing about it sounds human and thisÂ
works in favour of this otherworldly suite.
Pytten has once again cemented himself as one of the greats in the Black Metal world and even just knowing this album was recorded in the infamous Grieghallen, adds to itsÂ
grandeur and appeal. To conclude, âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s. The world will likely never again see two Black MetalÂ
albums as perfect as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš and âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš, evil in its intent yet majestic and epic in its final form.
Track Listing:
1. A Black Odyssey
2. The Dark Night of Souls
3. Soulblight
4. Nightbreed
5. Voice from a Starless Domain
6. The GoddessâĂĂ´ Lake
7. Charge
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The 1998 Norwegian Black Metal classic âĂòSoulblightâĂĂ´ re-issued! âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s!
1997âĂĂ´s âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš wass a challenging album to follow up with its cult status as one of the greatest Black Metal releases owing to its complex compositions and intricateÂ
orchestration. Yet Obtained Enslavement did exactly that, as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a very different release but it maintained the quality and musicianship the band made themselves knownÂ
for with âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš. This release discards the openness and mystique of the orchestral arrangements in place of a more guitar and drum-oriented sound, but this works for theÂ
much darker and aggressive tone of âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš.
The structure of the album is a highlight compared to its predecessor as it feels more conceptual and complete as a whole, rather than just a collection of songs. This makes senseÂ
as the lyrics tell an epic tale of a great war against the âĂòsoulblightâĂĂ´, a story that can be followed through the music itself too, thus making it a conceptual album in many ways.
Speaking of instrumental work, the iconic and untouchable classically influenced composition (it would be insulting to call it songwriting) of guitarists âĂòHeksâĂĂ´ and âĂòDââdenâĂĂ´, withÂ
its weaving and developed melodies to the complex chord sequences and intricate structures, is still an aspect that is so unique to this band; the composers truly have a greatÂ
understanding of music in its high-art form. The performances delivered by the band are done with terrifying precision and clarity, unusual for the genre where commonly a âĂòthatÂ
will doâĂĂ´ attitude is employed; nowhere on this album can you hear sloppiness of any kind. PestâĂĂ´s vocals are consistent and hair-raising, nothing about it sounds human and thisÂ
works in favour of this otherworldly suite.
Pytten has once again cemented himself as one of the greats in the Black Metal world and even just knowing this album was recorded in the infamous Grieghallen, adds to itsÂ
grandeur and appeal. To conclude, âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90âĂĂ´s. The world will likely never again see two Black MetalÂ
albums as perfect as âĂĂşSoulblightâĂĂš and âĂĂşWitchcraftâĂĂš, evil in its intent yet majestic and epic in its final form.
Track Listing:
1. A Black Odyssey
2. The Dark Night of Souls
3. Soulblight
4. Nightbreed
5. Voice from a Starless Domain
6. The GoddessâĂĂ´ Lake
7. Charge
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