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Below the Lights

Enslaved · 2003

46 min · 7 tracks · black metal · progressive metal

A sprawling blend of atmospheric black metal and progressive elements that challenge conventional genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 14, 2003, 'Below the Lights' was Enslaved's sixth studio album and marked a pivotal moment in their evolution. Following the critical acclaim of their previous album, 'Monumension,' this record showcased their shift towards more complex compositions and diverse influences, solidifying their position in the progressive metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Agalloch· Ne Obliviscaris

Tracklist

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

  • 1 As Fire Swept Clean the Earth 6:35
  • 2 The Dead Stare 5:37
  • 3 The Crossing 9:11
  • 4 Queen of Night 5:59
  • 5 Havenless 5:35
  • 6 Ridicule Swarm 6:18
  • 7 A Darker Place 7:01

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