Klagopsalmer
Shining · 2009
50 min · 6 tracks · black metal
An unsettling blend of relentless black metal aggression and haunting melodic passages that explores themes of despair and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vilseledda barnasjälars hemvist — This opener sets the tone with a haunting melody that contrasts sharply with aggressive instrumentation, encapsulating the album's thematic tension between beauty and despair.
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Fullständigt jävla död inuti — The track's lengthy structure allows for dynamic shifts, showcasing both the band's technical prowess and their ability to evoke deep emotional responses through music.
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Total utfrysning — At nearly seventeen minutes, this epic composition exemplifies Shining's ambitious merging of traditional black metal with avant-garde elements, challenging listeners' perceptions of the genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unsettling emotional exploration
- intense atmospheric immersion
- long tracks for deep focus
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, catchy rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Klagopsalmer marks Shining's fifth studio album and a shift towards a more avant-garde approach within their established black metal framework. Following the critically acclaimed album V - Halmstad, this record further solidified their reputation for pushing genre boundaries while dealing with darker lyrical themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vilseledda barnasjälars hemvist 6:39
- 2 Plågoande o'helga plågoande 6:49
- 3 Fullständigt jävla död inuti 8:02
- 4 Ohm (sommar med Siv) 7:10
- 5 Krossade drömmar och brutna löften 5:06
- 6 Total utfrysning 16:46
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