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Axioma Ethica Odini

Enslaved · 2008

58 min · 9 tracks · black metal · progressive metal

Axioma Ethica Odini melds atmospheric black metal with progressive structures, creating an immersive soundscape of complexity and depth.

Why this album works

Best for
long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
When Enslaved released Axioma Ethica Odini in 2008, they were establishing themselves as a leading force in the progressive black metal scene. This album came as their eighth full-length release and followed the critically acclaimed Vertebrae, showcasing their continued evolution and experimentation with sound. The band was transitioning from their earlier raw black metal roots to incorporate more intricate arrangements and lyrical depth.
If you like
black metal, progressive metal

Axioma Ethica Odini is an album by Enslaved, released in 2008. Axioma Ethica Odini melds atmospheric black metal with progressive structures, creating an immersive soundscape of complexity and depth. Axioma Ethica Odini was well-received by critics, earning accolades for its ambitious blend of styles and complex songwriting. It debuted at number 33 on the Norwegian Albums Chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album has been influential within the progressive metal community, inspiring subsequent artists to explore similar fusions of genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Axioma Ethica Odini sound like?

Axioma Ethica Odini melds atmospheric black metal with progressive structures, creating an immersive soundscape of complexity and depth. Rooted in black metal and progressive metal.

What makes Axioma Ethica Odini by Enslaved notable?

Axioma Ethica Odini was well-received by critics, earning accolades for its ambitious blend of styles and complex songwriting. It debuted at number 33 on the Norwegian Albums Chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album has been influential within the progressive metal community, inspiring subsequent artists to explore similar fusions of genres. When Enslaved released Axioma Ethica Odini in 2008, they were establishing themselves as a leading force in the progressive black metal scene. This album came as their eighth full-length release and followed the critically acclaimed Vertebrae, showcasing their continued evolution and experimentation with sound. The band was transitioning from their earlier raw black metal roots to incorporate more intricate arrangements and lyrical depth.

Who is Axioma Ethica Odini for?

Axioma Ethica Odini works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Axioma Ethica Odini?

Axioma Ethica Odini has 9 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·58:27

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

  • 1 Ethica Odini Standout 7:59
  • 2 Raidho Standout 6:01
  • 3 Waruun 6:42
  • 4 The Beacon 5:38
  • 5 Axioma 2:20
  • 6 Giants Standout 6:37
  • 7 Singular 7:43
  • 8 Night-Sight 7:36
  • 9 Lightening 7:51

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Genre

black metal, progressive metal

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Artist Origin

Norway

Runtime

58 min 27 sec