its not really a classic though. While the first half blows me away, the second half of the album is pretty "alright" for an album of that genre, nothing special or memorable in the latter half. Its still great though, but I wouldnt say its a classic.
Great review man! I've said it before but I wish you'd do more metal reviews. Your descriptive analyses would lend themselves well to so many other metal classics, new and old. Keep up the good work!
Im scared of listening to extreme music because i know that at some point it can only be so extreme and ill want more extreme stuff but its impossible to get more extreme
You didn't mention vocalist,guitarist and keyboardist was 17 when album was recorded,rest of the band was 18.Amazing,one of the best musical experiences ever!
I think one of the later releases better suits the style of album that Anthony reviews. Something like Symbolic fits more so than something straightforward (somewhat florida death metal sounding) like Leprosy.
***** Not at all- I watch and enjoy almost all of Anthony's stuff, 'cause I like to go into all styles of music with an open mind. It's just not all that often that he caters directly to my personal music tastes.
Sadness of Africa if you look at his playlistsً, Anthony has reviewed way more records of pop, rock, and hip hop than metal. So you sort of have a point. But on the other hand, I get the feeling that he's given more negative scores to hip hop, pop and rock. It's kinda like with those genres, he's more likely to review what people ask him to review, while with metal, he's more likely to simply review the stuff he likes. Of course this is all relative and there's exceptions. Anyway i think that's why he gives more negative scores to those other genres. Basically, he doesn't review metal as often, but when he does, he's more likely to be reviewing a record that he liked. At least that's what it seems like to me.
this album changed my life. It was like a dark, mythical world I could go to escape from reality. It fundamentally changed my conception of music. 10 years later, I got my BS as a music major
im with you. its a completely accessible album and the singer of dissection was the most dedicated black metaller around. i dont support any of his actions except for suicide. everyone except for hot chicks and me should shoot themselves.
speaking of black metal bands being influenced by the lord of the rings, emperor is one of them :D the album art on in the nightside eclipse depicts orcs attacking minas morgul (before it became the witch-king's domain)
I used to think Black Metal was silly but now that I am older and listen to much heavier music I can really appreciate the musical compositions and chaotic transitions. Definitley a underappreciated genre.
what's the point of being "kvlt enough"? Bunch of grown men acting like misguided teens. Stabbing someone 21 times in "self defense"? Bullshit. If you think you're life was "being threatened", the most logical thing to do is contact the local police. Burzum is brilliant at being a paranoid dumbass. Out of that madness he made a few great LPs but that's it. lol.
@@hisholiness4537 Ea Lord of the Deeps would be Bloodborne's song seeing as the lyrics are a description of a monster from Lovecraft's Necronomicon and Bloodborne is basically Lovecraft Park.
This was the first black metal album i ever bought on cassette tape back in 96'. I remember standing in line in the cafeteria my freshman year in high school listening to 'Towards The Pantheon' on my Sony Walkman waiting for my nutritious pizza and french fries lunch.
It's hard work. You really need to give some music several chances to fully digest it. That's why I'm buying music. It kind of gives me the urge to listen to it.
Charlie Lane-Field no, it's the lyrical content, instrumentality, and the overall purpose of the music. Look at Gojira's lyrics. Look at "Global Warming", and compare that to Brutality's "Ruin of Humans". Basically the same theme, but a different message. Mastodon and Opeth have said they HATE metal or that metal fans are "close minded". Those bands and others like them have tried to assimilate rock with metal. They have made it more accessible, and people love it. www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/mastodon_guitarist_i_f--king_hate_heavy_metal_and_i_dont_want_to_be_in_a_heavy_metal_band.html#sodomize_the_weak Hinds from Mastodon said this about metal “I just went through a phase in my 20s where I thought it was rebellious to play heavy metal. And then I met Brann [Dailor, drummer] and Bill [Kelliher, guitarist], and they were really, really, really into heavy metal. “And ever since then, I’ve been trying to get Mastodon to not be such a heavy metal band, because I f-king hate heavy metal, and I don’t want to be in a heavy metal band.” Mastodon play indie metal. Indie metal which took metal riffs and put them in rock songs using the aesthetics of grunge and alternative rock. Indie metal isn't metal, it's only influenced by it.
I don't think he's ever review an album that popular, has he? And I certainly get why - everybody who cares enough about music to follow his channel has likely heard the album already. Would still enjoy his thoughts on it though.
R0DisG0D He did review In Utero from NIrvana, but i guess Nevermind is more popular. I think it is a good think he doesn´t review really popular albums, because it would just waste classic week time, and he wouldn´t have introduced me to groups like King Crimson.
Great review of a classic. This and Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk are two of black metal's masterpieces. The only nitpick I have with your review is that ItNSE is not a hifi recording; it's lofi but the effect is diminished somewhat by the keys, so it's not as abrasive as Darkthrone.
Emperor's _In the Nightside Eclipse_ is an amazing album, and one of my favorite black metal albums. My other top black metal albums are Dissection's _Storm of the Light's Bane_ and Cult of Fire's _मृत्यु का तापसी अनुध्यान_ .
Listening to this for the first time back in '94 was a seminal moment in my metal journey. ITNE is a titan of an album. One of the most important in all of BM.
Jesse Curle Because the Downward Spiral is a definitive classic. The way that everything comes together. From the concept, the artwork, Trent and his ability to really turn into an actor almost with his vocals, along with every song being fucking amazing. Definitely a top 5 album of all time if you ask me.
I love this so much, it’s just a masterpiece of a record. Probably because I was stoned when I listened to it once, and it changed my life and blew my mind.
Hey, how's my favorite melon doing? Good to hear. Anyway, I'm gonna need you to review the following albums for next classic week: Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol, Is This It by The Strokes, Songs for the Deaf by QOTSA, Discovery by Daft Punk, and Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In. Thanks! See you later!
This is still a pretty difficult album and still REALLY lo-fi compared to other defining metal albums from the 90. For Black Metal though, its definitely very bombastic and theatrical which makes it more accessable and melodic.
A little surprised you didn't mention I am the Black Wizards. It's one of the most famous tracks in black metal history, probably for its catchy melody and vocal delivery.
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds The Pixies: Doolittle Nick Drake: Pink Moon The Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique Television: Marquee Moon The Doors: Self-titled Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life The Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs Black Sabbath: Paranoid Aphex Twin: Selected Ambient Works 85-92 Public Enemy: It Takes A Nation of Millions... Daft Punk: Discovery Death: Leprosy Modest Mouse: The Lonesome Crowded West Spiritualized: Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space REVIEW THEM YOU MELON!
I hope one day you do a classic review of Burzum’s Filosofem. It’s the most otherworldly thing I’ve ever heard and it’s so beautiful. I get there’s a lot of murder and racism controversy around Burzum, but it would still be an amazing and informative review
now it wont happen since fantano is more careful of what he reviews (vultures 1, statements about old burzum reviews) but i wish he did back then, fucking amazing album.
I'd say this album was still pretty RAW. I think the next album, "Anthems to the Welkin as Dusk" is slightly better produced, and I think Emperor really solidified their sound on the 2nd album.
If you want to get into Black Metal and want a REALLY soft-intro to the genre, check out some of the less harsh sub-genres like Melodic Black or Blackgaze. Bands like Alcest, Ulver, and Agalloch. Then you can work your way up the melodic food chain to bands like Mgla and Bathory. Then get into the actual heavy stuff.
hmm I dont know if getting into Agalloch will help someone get into black metal. Agalloch are amazing and their music is very beautiful so it might create a false expectation of the genre. I say that people should start with Dimmu Borgir or emperor
Ivan Gushkov Really depends on what you enjoy I guess. I agree Agalloch isn't really going to prepare you for something like Chthe'ilist or Anaal Nathrakh, but it might prepare you for stuff like Deafheaven. Keep in mind I'm definitely not an expert on Black Metal. I dabble in it a bit (Mgla, Bathory), but it's definitely not my preferred sub-genre.
Any extra publicity for this classic record is a good thing, my only complaint is Fantano doesn't have anything to say about my favorite song on the album (hell my favorite Emperor song PERIOD), "I am the Black Wizards". I bet at least half a dozen bands don't exist if Emperor doesn't make that song
I personally don’t really enjoy black metal, however Emperor and a few other bands are exceptions. I love everything about Emperor. From the dark vocals to the amazing instrumentals. Everything. Emperor is my favorite black metal band.
Man, I haven't listened to this album in probably eight or nine years--used to be very into metal, but have branched out a bunch since then. But, playing this right now as it snows outside, and it fucking kills. Thanks for the review, Anthony!
This is one of those Legendary bands which released an iconic album years ago. Not only is this one of my favorites, but if you've just started listening to Black Metal, stop what you're doing and listen to this first and foremost. Don't forget to pick up your jaw on the ground when listening to INNO A SATANA and amazing riffs in I AM THE BLACK WIZARDS. See ya! *END OF REVIEW*
