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Released 30 years ago

Zoon

Nefilim · 1996

53 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Industrial textures intertwine with gothic metal's melancholic melodies, creating a haunting atmosphere that feels both expansive and claustrophobic.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Shine — This track encapsulates the album's fusion of atmospheric soundscapes with heavy guitar riffs, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody and aggression seamlessly.
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    Venus Decomposing — With its intricate layering of vocals and instrumentation, this song exemplifies the gothic influences present in the album while pushing into darker thematic territories.
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    Pazuzu (Black Rain) — The track is significant for its heavy industrial beats coupled with haunting lyrical imagery, reflecting the band's thematic preoccupations with chaos and transformation.
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    Zoon, Parts 1 & 2: Saturation — As one of the longest compositions on the album, it showcases an expansive sound journey that highlights Nefilim's ambition and depth in songwriting.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Still Life 3:40
  • 2 Xodus 3:49
  • 3 Shine 6:50
  • 4 Penetration 3:33
  • 5 Melt (The Catching of the Butterfly) 5:04
  • 6 Venus Decomposing 6:08
  • 7 Pazuzu (Black Rain) 6:40
  • 8 Zoon, Parts 1 & 2: Saturation 9:43
  • 9 Zoon, Part 3: Wake World 5:30
  • 10 Coma 2:38

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