Soulblight

The 1998 Norwegian Black Metal classic ?Soulblight? re-issued! 'Soulblight' is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90?s! 1997?s 'Witchcraft' wass a challenging album to follow up with its cult status as one of the greatest Black Metal releases owing to its complex compositions and intricate orchestration. Yet Obtained Enslavement did exactly that, as 'Soulblight' is a very different release but it maintained the quality and musicianship the band made themselves known for with 'Witchcraft'. This release discards the openness and mystique of the orchestral arrangements in place of a more guitar and drum-oriented sound, but this works for the much darker and aggressive tone of 'Soulblight'. The structure of the album is a highlight compared to its predecessor as it feels more conceptual and complete as a whole, rather than just a collection of songs. This makes sense as the lyrics tell an epic tale of a great war against the ?soulblight?, a story that can be followed through the music itself too, thus making it a conceptual album in many ways. Speaking of instrumental work, the iconic and untouchable classically influenced composition (it would be insulting to call it songwriting) of guitarists ?Heks? and ?D?den?, with its weaving and developed melodies to the complex chord sequences and intricate structures, is still an aspect that is so unique to this band; the composers truly have a great understanding of music in its high-art form. The performanc

Tracks

1~1~A Black Odyssey
1~2~The Dark Night Of Souls
1~3~Soulblight
1~4~Nightbreed
1~5~Voice From A Starless Domain
1~6~The Goddess' Lake
1~7~Charge

Details

Catalogue Number: HHR202447CD
Format: CD
Artist: Obtained Enslavement
Release Date: 06 December 2024
Genre: Metal
Label: HAMMERHEART RECORDS
Distributor: Rocket Group