The Power Cosmic
Bal-Sagoth · 1999
40 min · 8 tracks · symphonic black metal
Epic symphonic arrangements intertwine with ferocious black metal intensity, creating a cosmic narrative of grandeur and chaos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- epic narratives that unfold gradually
- immersive cosmic storytelling experience
- intense moments of orchestral grandeur
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks instant gratification tracks
- prefers short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, 'The Power Cosmic' marked Bal-Sagoth's third studio album, following their acclaimed 1996 effort 'Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule.' By this point, they had established themselves as pioneers within the symphonic black metal genre, known for their elaborate concepts and theatrical performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Graveworm· Dimmu Borgir· Enslavement of Beauty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Awakening of the Stars 1:30
- 2 The Voyagers Beneath the Mare Imbrium 4:37
- 3 The Empyreal Lexicon 6:02
- 4 Of Carnage and a Gathering of the Wolves 6:00
- 5 Callisto Rising 4:32
- 6 The Scourge of the Fourth Celestial Host 6:39
- 7 Behold, the Armies of War Descend Screaming From the Heavens! 5:54
- 8 The Thirteen Cryptical Prophecies of Mu 5:12
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