arcane-beautiful
My favorite Behemoth album (well so far). I don't know what it is about this album, but it all just seems to come into place. The dark textures of the song, the intensity and the anger presented, and the concept (basically it's about accepting older traditional values rather than the monotheistic dogmas of todays religious climate).
It's also odd, their is alot more songs than their last album, but it's also shorter, which again proves their is no correlation between quality and quantity.
A far step from their previous few albums, and a lot more experimentation, it really payed off for the crazy Poles.
I also love the artwork, for Kali is one of my favorite deities. And the photography is amazing, as usual.
1. Rome 64 C.E. - Great atmosphere and build up. Very powerful, and as programmatic music, it really is successful. 10/10
2. Slaying The Prophets Ov Isa - Perfect example of a Behemoth song, and would be perfect for trying to get anyone into the band. One of their best songs in my opinion. Such power, with a great chorus and some amazing lyrics. 10/10
3. Prometherion - Quite frantic & very evil. 10/10
4. At The Left Hand Ov God - Very doomy and powerful. The intro is surprisingly beautiful. The lyrics are amazing. 10/10
5. Kriegsphilosophie - Great riffs and some interesting lyrics. 9/10
6. Be Without Fear - Great chorus. Quite contemporary for Behemoth. 10/10
7. Arcana Hertidae - Amazing intro. Great arrangement and orchestration. 10/10
8. Libertheme - Quite groovy. Great vocals and some impressive instrumental work. 9/10
9. Inner Sanctum - Warrel's vocals are amazing. Great lyrics. A very dark and even more evil than I thought these guys could conjure up. 10/10
10. Pazuzu - Great arrangement. Powerfull and epic. 10/10
11. Christgrinding Avenue - What an ender. Great hooks and some impressive arrangements. 10/10
CONCLUSION: In my opinion, the ultimate Behemoth album. I need to here a lot more of their work though.