From the Depths of Darkness
Burzum · 2011
62 min · 11 tracks · black metal
Dark ambient soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, evoking a sense of isolation and introspective despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feeble Screams From Forests Unknown — This track exemplifies the album's atmospheric depth with its immersive soundscapes and haunting vocals, creating a profound sense of desolation.
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A Lost Forgotten Sad Spirit — With its extended runtime, this track explores themes of nostalgia and loss, encapsulating the emotional core of the album through raw sonic exploration.
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Turn the Sign of the Microcosm (Snu mikrokosmos' tegn) — This piece blends intricate melodies with ambient elements, illustrating Vikernes' ability to evoke complex emotions while maintaining an otherworldly atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dark ambient elements with black metal influences, creating a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient soundscapes with minimal percussion, creating a meditative atmosphere.
- The use of spoken word and layered vocals adds depth to the overall sound, enhancing the introspective nature of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive dark soundscapes
- introspective despair and isolation
- slow-paced reflective listening experience
- haunting melodies that linger
- patient exploration of emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, From the Depths of Darkness marks Burzum's return after a lengthy hiatus following the controversial imprisonment of founder Varg Vikernes. This album represents Vikernes' artistic evolution into darker ambient textures while still retaining the black metal roots that defined his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Mayhem· Emperor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Coming (Introduction) 0:25
- 2 Feeble Screams From Forests Unknown 7:48
- 3 Sassu Wunnu (Introduction) 0:44
- 4 Ea, Lord of the Depths 5:23
- 5 Spell of Destruction 6:47
- 6 A Lost Forgotten Sad Spirit 11:30
- 7 My Journey to the Stars 7:51
- 8 Call of the Siren (Introduction) 2:00
- 9 Key to the Gate 5:14
- 10 Turn the Sign of the Microcosm (Snu mikrokosmos' tegn) 9:50
- 11 Channelling the Power of Minds Into a New God 4:56
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