Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion
Old Man's Child · 1998
35 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A torrent of ferocious riffs and haunting melodies collide in a relentless exploration of darkness and human struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dream Ghost — This track showcases a perfect blend of rhythmic aggression and melodic intricacy, embodying the album's thematic tension between despair and hope.
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Fall of Man — With its atmospheric intro leading into a barrage of harsh vocals and blistering guitar work, this track represents the album's central exploration of humanity's darker impulses.
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God of Impiety — The haunting melodies paired with aggressive instrumentation make this track a standout, encapsulating the album's philosophical inquiries into morality and existence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a blend of aggressive and melodic elements typical of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that is maintained through the first four tracks, creating an aggressive and relentless energy.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean melodies, with lyrics exploring themes of darkness and existential struggle.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
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
- relentless exploration of darkness
- haunting melodies with ferocious riffs
- short tracks for quick immersion
- intense emotional confrontation
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted themes
- seek laid-back listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion is Old Man's Child's third studio album, following the acclaimed The Pagan Prosperity. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the black metal scene after establishing a unique sound that blended melodic elements with harsh themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dimmu Borgir· Emperor· Cradle of Filth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Towards Eternity 5:17
- 2 The Dream Ghost 3:41
- 3 Demoniacal Possession 3:31
- 4 Fall of Man 4:00
- 5 Captives of Humanity 4:42
- 6 God of Impiety 5:23
- 7 My Evil Revelations 3:59
- 8 Thy Servant 4:46
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