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Soulblight

Obtained Enslavement

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Format: CD

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Release Date:  20 December 2024

Label:  Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8715392244728

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  

Release Date:  20 December 2024

Label:  Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8715392244711

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  

  • Description

    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 performances delivered by the band are done with terrifying precision and clarity, unusual for the genre where commonly a 'that
    will do' attitude is employed; nowhere on this album can you hear sloppiness of any kind. Pest's vocals are consistent and hair-raising, nothing about it sounds human and this
    works in favour of this otherworldly suite.
    Pytten has once again cemented himself as one of the greats in the Black Metal world and even just knowing this album was recorded in the infamous Grieghallen, adds to its
    grandeur and appeal. To conclude, "Soulblight" is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90's. The world will likely never again see two Black Metal
    albums as perfect as "Soulblight" and "Witchcraft", evil in its intent yet majestic and epic in its final form.

    Description

    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 performances delivered by the band are done with terrifying precision and clarity, unusual for the genre where commonly a 'that
    will do' attitude is employed; nowhere on this album can you hear sloppiness of any kind. Pest's vocals are consistent and hair-raising, nothing about it sounds human and this
    works in favour of this otherworldly suite.
    Pytten has once again cemented himself as one of the greats in the Black Metal world and even just knowing this album was recorded in the infamous Grieghallen, adds to its
    grandeur and appeal. To conclude, "Soulblight" is a worthy contender for one of the best Black Metal albums of the 90's. The world will likely never again see two Black Metal
    albums as perfect as "Soulblight" and "Witchcraft", evil in its intent yet majestic and epic in its final form.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. A Black Odyssey
      • 2. The Dark Night of Souls
      • 3. Soulblight
      • 4. Nightbreed
      • 5. Voice from a Starless Domain
      • 6. The Goddess’ Lake
      • 7. Charge

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. A Black Odyssey
      • 2. The Dark Night of Souls
      • 3. Soulblight
      • 4. Nightbreed

      Side 2

      • 1. Voice from a Starless Domain
      • 2. The Goddess’ Lake
      • 3. Charge