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Celestial Lineage

Wolves in the Throne Room · 2011

48 min · 7 tracks · black metal · atmospheric black metal

A sprawling journey through ethereal soundscapes, enveloping listeners in a cosmic embrace of atmospheric black metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic soundscapes for deep immersion
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • interludes that enhance the journey
  • reflective moments for introspective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Celestial Lineage' was released in 2011, Wolves in the Throne Room had solidified their position within the black metal scene. This album followed their acclaimed release 'Black Cascade' (2009), marking a continued exploration of environmental themes and mystical soundscapes as they sought to integrate more organic instrumentation into their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Agalloch· Alcest· Panopticon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thuja Magus Imperium 11:41
  • 2 Permanent Changes in Consciousness 1:54
  • 3 Subterranean Initiation 7:09
  • 4 Rainbow Illness 1:28
  • 5 Woodland Cathedral 5:26
  • 6 Astral Blood 10:16
  • 7 Prayer of Transformation 10:57

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