The best Burzum albums

15 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.

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Filosofem

Filosofem

1996

Represents Burzum's signature sound with a blend of black metal and ambient elements, offering a cohesive listening experience for newcomers.

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    Umskiptar

    Umskiptar

    2012

    A haunting blend of atmospheric textures and minimalist melodies, evoking ancient Norse themes through dark ambient soundscapes.

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    Fallen

    Fallen

    2011

    A haunting blend of dark ambient textures and minimalist black metal, evoking a sense of isolation and introspection.

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    Sôl austan, Mâni vestan

    Sôl austan, Mâni vestan

    2013

    Atmospheric and haunting, the album blends dark ambient textures with ethereal melodies, immersing listeners in a mystical soundscape.

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    The Ways of Yore

    The Ways of Yore

    2014

    A meditative journey steeped in atmospheric layers, blending dark ambient soundscapes with elements of Norwegian folklore.

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    From the Depths of Darkness

    From the Depths of Darkness

    2011

    Dark ambient soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, evoking a sense of isolation and introspective despair.

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    Thulêan Mysteries

    Thulêan Mysteries

    2020

    A haunting blend of dark ambient textures and minimalist black metal, evoking ancient myths and mystical landscapes.

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    Dauði Baldrs

    Dauði Baldrs

    1997

    A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and minimalist instrumentation creating an ethereal, otherworldly experience.

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    Hvis lyset tar oss

    Hvis lyset tar oss

    1994

    Hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes merge with raw, anguished vocals to create an immersive journey through darkness and existential despair.

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    Hliðskjálf

    Hliðskjálf

    1999

    A haunting exploration of darkness that weaves minimalist soundscapes with ethereal melodies and ambient textures.

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    Belus

    Belus

    2010

    A return to atmospheric black metal, infused with haunting melodies and a stark, primordial aesthetic.

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    Filosofem

    Filosofem Start here

    1996

    Ethereal soundscapes merge with haunting melodies, creating an immersive journey through darkness and introspection.

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    Det som engang var

    Det som engang var

    1993

    Dark, hypnotic soundscapes intertwine with raw, atmospheric black metal, creating an eerie sense of desolation and introspection.

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    Burzum

    Burzum

    1992

    A haunting blend of raw, atmospheric black metal interspersed with ambient soundscapes and oppressive melodies.

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    Aske

    Aske

    1993

    An ethereal exploration of despair, melding haunting melodies with raw, primal intensity across its dark ambient soundscapes.

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    A Man, A Band, A Symbol

    A Man, A Band, A Symbol

    2003