Kentucky
Panopticon · 2012
51 min · 8 tracks · post-metal
A haunting blend of black metal and Appalachian folk, echoing the pain and beauty of Kentucky's coal mining history.
Kentucky is an album by Panopticon, released in 2012. A haunting blend of black metal and Appalachian folk, echoing the pain and beauty of Kentucky's coal mining history. The album received widespread acclaim for its innovative fusion of black metal with traditional folk elements, drawing attention to the socio-political issues surrounding coal mining. It has become a seminal work in the black metal scene, influencing numerous bands with its unique sound and thematic depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Kentucky sound like?
A haunting blend of black metal and Appalachian folk, echoing the pain and beauty of Kentucky's coal mining history. Rooted in post-metal.
What makes Kentucky by Panopticon notable?
The album received widespread acclaim for its innovative fusion of black metal with traditional folk elements, drawing attention to the socio-political issues surrounding coal mining. It has become a seminal work in the black metal scene, influencing numerous bands with its unique sound and thematic depth. Released in 2012, 'Kentucky' is Panopticon's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Collapse' from 2010. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the post-metal genre while incorporating deeply personal and historical themes into their music.
How many songs are on Kentucky?
Kentucky has 8 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Bernheim Forest in Spring 2:54
- 2 Bodies Under the Falls Standout 10:28
- 3 Come All Ye Coal Miners Standout 4:13
- 4 Black Soot and Red Blood 10:11
- 5 Which Side Are You On? 3:00
- 6 Killing the Giants As They Sleep Standout 12:25
- 7 Black Waters 4:57
- 8 Kentucky 3:21
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