Mardraum – Beyond the Within cover

Mardraum – Beyond the Within

Enslaved · 2000

58 min · 11 tracks · black metal · progressive metal

A labyrinth of haunting melodies and aggressive rhythms, merging black metal's ferocity with progressive intricacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic shifts
  • haunting melodies with aggression
  • immersive journey of peaks
  • thought-provoking headphone exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Mardraum – Beyond the Within' is Enslaved's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Blodhemn'. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique blend of black metal and progressive elements, pushing the boundaries of the genre while gaining a dedicated global following.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Agalloch· Ne Obliviscaris

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Større enn tid – Tyngre enn natt 10:06
  • 2 Daudningekvida 3:30
  • 3 Entrance – Escape 7:42
  • 4 Ormgard 5:28
  • 5 Æges draum 4:42
  • 6 Mardraum 3:39
  • 7 Det endelege riket 5:18
  • 8 Ormgard II – Kvalt i kysk høgsong 3:43
  • 9 Krigaren eg ikkje kjende 6:31
  • 10 Stjerneheimen 5:46
  • 11 Frøyas smykke 1:54

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