Memoria Vetusta II – Dialogue with the Stars cover

Memoria Vetusta II – Dialogue with the Stars

Blut Aus Nord · 2009

59 min · 9 tracks · black metal · doom metal

A haunting fusion of atmospheric soundscapes and black metal intensity, evoking cosmic contemplations.

Why this album works

This album is noted for its critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its innovative blend of black metal with ambient influences. It has left a lasting impact on the atmospheric black metal scene, influencing numerous artists looking to explore similar soundscapes and thematic depth.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
In 2009, Blut Aus Nord was gaining recognition for their ambitious sound, releasing 'Memoria Vetusta II' as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Memoria Vetusta I – Fathers of the Icy Age' from 1996. This album showcased their evolution towards more atmospheric and experimental elements within the black metal genre, marking a significant point in their discography.
Stylistic neighbors
Agalloch· Celtic Frost· Blasphemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Acceptance (Aske) 1:30
  • 2 Disciple’s Libration (Lost in the Nine Worlds) Standout 9:06
  • 3 The Cosmic Echoes of Non‐Matter (Immaterial Voices of the Fathers) 6:29
  • 4 Translucent Body of Air (Sutta Anapanasati) 2:24
  • 5 The Formless Sphere (Beyond the Reason) 7:53
  • 6 …The Meditant (Dialogue With the Stars) 10:14
  • 7 The Alcove of Angels (Vipassana) 8:43
  • 8 Antithesis of the Flesh (…And Then Arises a New Essence) Standout 9:27
  • 9 Elevation 4:10

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