Opvs Contra Natvram
Behemoth · 2022
43 min · 10 tracks · blackened death metal
A relentless fusion of blackened death metal and atmospheric elements, delivering both ferocity and introspection throughout its runtime.
Top tracks — play these first
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Post‐God Nirvana Start here — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its chaotic instrumentation and existential lyrics, embodying the album's thematic exploration of divinity and despair.
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The Deathless Sun — With its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, this track exemplifies the seamless blend of aggression and melody that Behemoth is known for.
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Once Upon a Pale Horse — This song stands out for its narrative structure, weaving a tale of conflict that mirrors the broader themes of mortality and rebellion present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong composition and cohesion while exploring thematic depth within its aggressive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more atmospheric elements in the latter tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- haunting atmospheres that linger
- intricate melodies to dissect
- immersive listening in order
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and complexity in sound, following a strong previous album.
- Career context
- By the time 'Opvs Contra Natvram' was released in September 2022, Behemoth had solidified their status as leading figures in extreme metal, following the critical acclaim of their 2018 album 'I Loved You at Your Darkest'. This release marks a continuation of their artistic evolution, exploring themes of resistance and spirituality while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
- 1 Post‐God Nirvana Start here 3:11
- 2 Malaria Vvlgata 2:18
- 3 The Deathless Sun 4:43
- 4 Ov My Herculean Exile 4:43
- 5 Neo‐Spartacvs 4:18
- 6 Disinheritance 4:22
- 7 Off to War! 4:47
- 8 Once Upon a Pale Horse 4:16
- 9 Thy Becoming Eternal 4:09
- 10 Versvs Christvs 6:32
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