Aske
Burzum · 1993
20 min · 3 tracks · black metal
An ethereal exploration of despair, melding haunting melodies with raw, primal intensity across its dark ambient soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stemmen fra tårnet — This opening track sets the tone for the EP with its chilling atmosphere and hypnotic repetition, embodying the essence of dark ambient music while still rooted in black metal aesthetics.
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Dominus Sathanas — A concise yet powerful track that encapsulates Burzum's signature blend of aggression and melancholy, featuring stark riffs that resonate with themes of darkness and despair.
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A Lost Forgotten Sad Spirit — At nearly eleven minutes long, this closing piece showcases Vikernes' ability to create expansive soundscapes that evoke profound emotional states, making it a hallmark of his artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Aske combines atmospheric depth with raw intensity, marking a significant step in Burzum's evolution within black metal.
What we noticed
- The EP features three tracks, each over six minutes long, allowing for extended atmospheric development.
- Each track employs layered guitar textures that create a dense, immersive soundscape while maintaining a raw production quality.
- Vocal delivery alternates between haunting whispers and aggressive shrieks, enhancing the emotional intensity of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Lost Forgotten Sad Spirit
The song shifts into a haunting repetition where sorrowful melodies intertwine, creating an immersive experience that evokes deep introspection.
This structural choice underscores the theme of lost identity and longing, allowing listeners to feel the weight of absence and nostalgia throughout the piece.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stemmen fra tårnet 6:09
- 2 Dominus Sathanas 3:01
- 3 A Lost Forgotten Sad Spirit 10:49
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