Eternal Kingdom
Cult of Luna · 2008
60 min · 10 tracks · post-metal
A vast soundscape where atmospheric melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, evoking an emotional journey through desolation and beauty.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Eternal Kingdom' is Cult of Luna's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Somewhere Along the Highway.' At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the post-metal genre, exploring deeper conceptual themes and refining their expansive sound.
- If you like
- post-metal
Eternal Kingdom is an album by Cult of Luna, released in 2008. A vast soundscape where atmospheric melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, evoking an emotional journey through desolation and beauty. 'Eternal Kingdom' received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ambitious structure and emotional depth. The album marked a peak in the band's artistic development and contributed significantly to the post-metal narrative of the late 2000s, influencing numerous artists within the genre and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eternal Kingdom sound like?
A vast soundscape where atmospheric melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, evoking an emotional journey through desolation and beauty. Rooted in post-metal.
What makes Eternal Kingdom by Cult of Luna notable?
'Eternal Kingdom' received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ambitious structure and emotional depth. The album marked a peak in the band's artistic development and contributed significantly to the post-metal narrative of the late 2000s, influencing numerous artists within the genre and beyond. Released on January 1, 2008, 'Eternal Kingdom' is Cult of Luna's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Somewhere Along the Highway.' At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the post-metal genre, exploring deeper conceptual themes and refining their expansive sound.
Who is Eternal Kingdom for?
Eternal Kingdom works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Eternal Kingdom?
Eternal Kingdom has 10 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Owlwood Standout 7:39
- 2 Eternal Kingdom 6:41
- 3 Ghost Trail 11:50
- 4 The Lure (interlude) 2:33
- 5 Mire Deep 5:10
- 6 The Great Migration Standout 6:32
- 7 Österbotten 2:19
- 8 Curse Standout 6:30
- 9 Ugín 2:44
- 10 Following Betulas 8:56
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
60 min 57 sec
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