What makes Telepathic with the Deceased by Xasthur notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, particularly within the underground metal community, where it was lauded for its innovative layering of sounds and atmospheric depth. It has influenced a generation of black metal artists who sought to merge traditional aggression with melancholic ambient textures. When Xasthur released 'Telepathic with the Deceased' in January 2004, it marked their second album, following their debut 'Nocturnal Poisoning'. This release solidified Xasthur's prominence within the black metal scene, showcasing a more refined approach to ambient and experimental elements that distinguished them from contemporaries.

Who is Telepathic with the Deceased for?

Telepathic with the Deceased works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Telepathic with the Deceased?

Telepathic with the Deceased has 10 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Telepathic with the Deceased

Xasthur · 2004

57 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Dark, suffocating soundscapes envelop the listener in existential dread and haunting despair.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus
dark, contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context: When Xasthur released 'Telepathic with the Deceased' in January 2004, it marked their second album, following their debut 'Nocturnal Poisoning'. This release solidified Xasthur's prominence within the black metal scene, showcasing a more refined approach to ambient and experimental elements that distinguished them from contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors: Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Black Obelisk

Tracklist

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

1 Entrance Into Nothingness 3:50
2 Slaughtered Useless Beings in a Nihilistic Dream 4:49
3 Abysmal Depths Are Flooded 6:51
4 May Your Void Become as Deep as My Hate 3:27
5 Telepathic With the Deceased 9:42
6 A Walk Beyond Utter Blackness 7:42
7 Cursed Revelations 5:39
8 Drown Into Eternal Twilight 3:00
9 Murdered Echoes of the Mind 10:03
10 Exit 2:32

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