Tracklist:
1. Sanctus & Benedictus, Malefactoris
2. Master of Terrors and Sacrilege
3. Snake of Unholy Divinity
4. Macabre Effigy
5. Sanctus & Benedictus, Malefactoris
II
6. Confusion, Torment, Hatred
7. Life Lies in Ruins
8. November Funeral Mass
9. Ghosts of Winter Mourning
10. Oktober 26th
11. Abstract Human Element
12. Pestilence Beyond the Stained Glass
13. Devotion
14. Black Sacrificial Fear
15. "...I stand to gain nothing..."
16. Soul Amputation
17. Hidden Between The Paths...
18. Bele'zaghal Diplocephalus
This is
the third full length album from the now defunct black metal/ambient project Vrolok based in the USA, and it was
originally released in 2005. This album see’s the projects leader “D.” return
once again, to, in this case, provide Vocals, Strings, Percussion, Organ and
Samples.
D. is also joined by “Lurker” of Blasphemous
Crucifixion who provides the drum work on this release.
This album
has some strong, interesting chaotic elements that are built manly upon its
very raw and fairly unpredictable sound which is clear from the very begin of
the first track. The album does lack any definable structure, and the tracks
themselves are crafted in such a way as to leave the listener overwhelmed by
the swirling riff work and the pounding drums.
D.’s vocal
work is also very unusual, it regularly shifts from tortured screams to clear
whispers, and then shifts to Gregorian chant without missing a beat.
The album
also has an intentionally rough and very experimental feel to it that increases
the previously mentioned chaos, and gives it a very gloomy and dense feel that
is almost impenetrable.
Overall considering the album’s length (over 70 minutes) combined with the general bizarre lack of structure this album is a solid example fairly experimental black metal that perhaps doesn’t always hit its mark, but generally keeps the listener interested and engaged with the music.
you know what's coming here...proper.
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