Lunar Poetry
Nokturnal Mortum · 1996
57 min · 10 tracks · folk metal · pagan metal · symphonic black metal
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in pagan themes and atmospheric grandeur.
Lunar Poetry is an album by Nokturnal Mortum, released in 1996. A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in pagan themes and atmospheric grandeur. 'Lunar Poetry' is significant for its role in shaping the Ukrainian metal scene and for being a pivotal release within the pagan metal subgenre. The album's intricate compositions and lyrical themes garnered attention, leading to critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase in Eastern Europe and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Lunar Poetry sound like?
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in pagan themes and atmospheric grandeur. Rooted in folk metal and pagan metal.
What makes Lunar Poetry by Nokturnal Mortum notable?
'Lunar Poetry' is significant for its role in shaping the Ukrainian metal scene and for being a pivotal release within the pagan metal subgenre. The album's intricate compositions and lyrical themes garnered attention, leading to critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase in Eastern Europe and beyond. Released in 1996, 'Lunar Poetry' was Nokturnal Mortum's second album, following their debut 'For All Dead Souls.' At this point, the band was establishing their unique sound that combined black metal with Ukrainian folk influences, solidifying their place in the burgeoning pagan metal scene.
How many songs are on Lunar Poetry?
Lunar Poetry has 10 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tears of Paganism Standout 1:08
- 2 Lunar Poetry Standout 4:52
- 3 Perun's Celestial Silver 7:08
- 4 Carpathian Mysteries 5:13
- 5 ...And Winter Becomes 4:54
- 6 Ancient Nation 5:12
- 7 The Grief of Oriana 5:33
- 8 Sorrows of the Moon 3:46
- 9 Autodafe / Barbarian Dreams 7:51
- 10 Return of the Vampire Lord Standout 11:31
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
Ukraine
Runtime
57 min 12 sec
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