Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry
Blut Aus Nord · 2014
48 min · 7 tracks · black metal · doom metal
A cosmic journey through haunting melodies and atmospheric black metal textures, exploring existential themes.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to black metal, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and affirming Blut Aus Nord's influence on subsequent artists within the genre. Its deep thematic exploration and intricate composition also contributed to discussions around the evolution of black metal aesthetics in the 2010s.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time 'Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry' was released in 2014, Blut Aus Nord had established themselves in the black metal scene with their experimental sound. This album represents a continuation of their ambitious 'Memoria Vetusta' series, following 'Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue with the Stars' from 2009, further solidifying their unique blend of atmospheric and avant-garde elements within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agalloch· Celtic Frost· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 1:22
- 2 Païen Standout 7:55
- 3 Tellus mater 6:18
- 4 Forhist 8:56
- 5 Henosis Standout 7:28
- 6 The Metaphor of the Moon Standout 8:11
- 7 Clarissima mundi lumina 8:31
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