Live in London
Zeal & Ardor · 2019
79 min · 22 tracks · black metal
A powerful fusion of black metal and spirituals, raw energy colliding with hauntingly beautiful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stranger Fruit — This track exemplifies the band's signature style, combining potent vocal harmonies with intense instrumentation, creating an immersive experience for listeners.
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Devil Is Fine — As one of their most recognizable songs, it encapsulates the band's thematic exploration of religion and rebellion, resonating powerfully in a live setting.
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Blood in the River — The song features a compelling juxtaposition of melodic elements and aggressive rhythms, making it a standout moment during live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a unique blend of genres with strong performances but lacks some cohesion due to its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the communal aspect of the performance.
- 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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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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intense moments of cathartic release
- raw energy for late-night sessions
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Live in London' was released in March 2019, Zeal & Ardor was already gaining significant attention following their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Devil Is Fine'. This live album captures the band's unique blend of genres, showcasing their growth and expanding fanbase as they transitioned from an experimental project to a touring powerhouse.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Myrkur· Black Anvil· Batushka
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sacrilegium I 2:10
- 2 In Ashes 3:43
- 3 Servants 3:37
- 4 Come On Down 3:27
- 5 Blood in the River 3:47
- 6 Row Row 3:36
- 7 You Ain’t Coming Back 3:28
- 8 We Never Fall 3:58
- 9 Waste 3:29
- 10 Fire of Motion 2:39
- 11 Hold Your Head Low 4:55
- 12 Ship on Fire 4:13
- 13 Stranger Fruit 3:43
- 14 Cut Me 2:58
- 15 Coagula 1:46
- 16 Gravedigger’s Chant 3:26
- 17 Children’s Summon 3:15
- 18 Built on Ashes 4:35
- 19 We Can’t Be Found 5:23
- 20 Don’t You Dare 4:12
- 21 Devil Is Fine 3:53
- 22 Baphomet 3:14
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