What makes Steineiche by Paysage D'Hiver notable?

Steineiche is significant for its role in shaping the subgenre of atmospheric black metal, influencing countless bands with its expansive soundscapes. The album received considerable acclaim in underground circles, contributing to Paysage D'Hiver's cult status within the black metal community and demonstrating a successful fusion of melody and harshness that would inspire future artists. Released in 1998, Steineiche is the third album by Paysage D'Hiver, following their earlier works that established them within the black metal scene. At this point in their career, they were honing their distinctive sound, characterized by long compositions and immersive atmospheres. This album further solidified their reputation as a pioneering force in atmospheric black metal.

How many songs are on Steineiche?

Steineiche has 3 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Steineiche

Paysage D'Hiver · 1998

60 min · 3 tracks · black metal

A sprawling, atmospheric blend of haunting melodies and raw black metal intensity, evoking the depths of winter's isolation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Die Baumfrau — Clocking in at nearly twenty minutes, this track encapsulates the album's essence with its gradual build-up and ethereal atmospherics that draw the listener into a vast sonic landscape.
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Der Baummann — This piece showcases a balance between aggressive instrumentation and melodic passages, highlighting the band's ability to create tension and release through dynamic shifts.
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Der Baum — As the longest track on the album, it represents an ambitious journey through sound, blending hypnotic repetition with moments of raw intensity that define Paysage D'Hiver's unique style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

76 /100

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Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The album's expansive soundscapes and layered compositions mark it as a significant entry in atmospheric black metal.

What we noticed

The album consists of three lengthy tracks, each over ten minutes, allowing for extended atmospheric development.
Each track features a gradual build-up of layers, starting with minimal instrumentation and evolving into dense soundscapes.
Melodic passages are interspersed with harsh vocals and blast beats, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Die Baumfrau 19:56
2 Der Baummann 16:10
3 Der Baum 24:27

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