Oimai Algeiou

The first thing that I want to say is that this album has one of the coolest keyboard intros that I've ever heard! Aside from that, Oimai Algeiou isn't really anything new to the majority of us black metal fans. Don't get me wrong, it's still a good first effort, but nothing really stands out as being great. While the singer has a somewhat original grim black metal rasp, the album itself reminds me a little of Ulver's Nattens Madrigal, only with better production, and a little more dark and streamlined. There are occasionally some very beautiful and haunting female vocals which do go well with the bands overall sound! If you're the type of black metal fan who is hell bent on seeking out every black metal album of the early to mid nineties, then check this one out. If not, I'd have to say that there is more intresting stuff out there, although I know some people who would consider it essential listening so you might not want to take my word for it!