Black Shining Leather
Carpathian Forest · 1998
50 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A visceral blend of raw black metal fury with haunting melodies and dark, atmospheric undertones.
Why this album works
'Black Shining Leather' gained attention for its controversial lyrical content and aesthetic, which challenged norms within the black metal genre. The album helped cement Carpathian Forest's reputation, contributing to their influence on subsequent acts in the underground scene and securing their position as notable figures in Norwegian black metal.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dark atmospheric moods
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Black Shining Leather' was Carpathian Forest's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Through Chasm, Caves and Titan Woods.' The album marked a period of increasing recognition for the band within the black metal scene as they solidified their unique sound characterized by a mix of traditional black metal elements and provocative themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Shining Leather Standout 4:32
- 2 The Swordsmen 4:07
- 3 Death Triumphant 4:27
- 4 Sadomasochistic Standout 4:02
- 5 Lupus 3:06
- 6 Piereced Genitalia 4:18
- 7 In Silence I Observe 3:42
- 8 Lunar Nights 6:34
- 9 Third Attempt 3:18
- 10 The Northern Hemisphere 6:42
- 11 A Forest Standout 5:57
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