De occulta philosophia
Blood of Kingu · 2007
28 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A dense tapestry of atmospheric black metal infused with esoteric themes and haunting melodies that evoke ancient mysticism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Blood, Nubia! Your Power, Egypt! — This track exemplifies the band's ability to intertwine aggressive instrumentation with chants that evoke ancient Egyptian mythology, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Mummu Tiamat — Featuring intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song captures the essence of chaos and creation from Babylonian mythology, reflecting the album's overarching themes.
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Slaughter of Shudras — At just under a minute long, this track serves as a powerful interlude that uses dissonant sounds to convey a sense of urgency and impending doom, demonstrating the band's innovative approach to composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's complex compositions and atmospheric depth contribute to its distinctiveness within the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended atmospheric build-ups and transitions.
- Each song incorporates layered guitar riffs and ambient synths, creating a dense soundscape that immerses the listener in its themes.
- The use of varied tempos within tracks creates dynamic shifts, often alternating between aggressive passages and slower, more melodic sections.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Incoarika Incognita 1:10
- 2 Your Blood, Nubia! Your Power, Egypt! 4:28
- 3 Mummu Tiamat 4:00
- 4 Stronghold of Megaliths, Thorns and Human Bones 4:35
- 5 Slaughter of Shudras 0:44
- 6 Lair of Night Abzu 5:27
- 7 Black Spectral Wings of Shaman 4:45
- 8 Vajtarani 0:14
- 9 Chambers of Inpu-sub 3:03
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