777 – The Desanctification
Blut Aus Nord · 2011
43 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A sprawling and immersive exploration of dissonant soundscapes layered with haunting melodies and unsettling rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Epitome VII — The opening track establishes the album's thematic and sonic foundation with its hypnotic rhythms and ethereal layers, setting an immersive tone for the entire experience.
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Epitome VIII — This track features a striking juxtaposition of chaotic dissonance and serene melodic passages, showcasing the band's ability to create tension and release within their compositions.
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Epitome XI — With its complex structure, this track exemplifies the band’s unique blend of ambient textures and harsh metal elements, further pushing the boundaries of their genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's immersive soundscapes and seamless flow mark it as a significant work in post-black metal.
What we noticed
- Each track flows seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous soundscape that emphasizes atmosphere over traditional song structure.
- The album features layered dissonant guitar riffs and ambient textures that build tension without relying on conventional black metal tropes.
- Several tracks incorporate minimalist percussion that often fades into the background, allowing the haunting melodies to dominate the mix.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- haunting atmospheric explorations
- wave-like pacing and resolution
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2011, Blut Aus Nord had already established themselves within the black metal scene through previous works. '777 – The Desanctification' is the second installment in their '777' trilogy, following '777 – The Desanctification,' marking a deeper exploration into atmospheric and avant-garde elements that characterize their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deathspell Omega· Alcest· Les Discrets
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Epitome VII 8:30
- 2 Epitome VIII 6:27
- 3 Epitome IX 2:07
- 4 Epitome X 7:25
- 5 Epitome XI 6:12
- 6 Epitome XII 5:59
- 7 Epitome XIII 7:06
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