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Altum

Silentium · 2001

53 min · 9 tracks · gothic metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere steeped in gothic melancholy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Revangelis — The opening track sets a dramatic tone with its soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation, encapsulating the album's gothic sensibility.
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    Blasphemer — This track stands out for its aggressive riffs paired with ethereal choruses, illustrating the duality of light and dark that permeates the album.
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    To My Beloved One — A poignant ballad that showcases the band's softer side, blending haunting lyrics with lush orchestrations to evoke deep emotional resonance.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Painless

    The narrative shifts from despair to acceptance through vivid imagery of tranquility amidst chaos.

    This transition emphasizes a cathartic release that contrasts the heavier themes explored throughout the album.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Revangelis 6:02
  • 2 Blasphemer 5:50
  • 3 To My Beloved One 5:29
  • 4 Painless 5:25
  • 5 ...Repent... 4:25
  • 6 Into the Arms of the Night... 5:28
  • 7 The Lusticon 6:52
  • 8 The Sinful 6:42
  • 9 The Propheter of the Unenthroned 6:56

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