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Blut aus Nord - 777 - Sect(s)

Just Not Quite.... - 68%

InfinityX, February 13th, 2012

This is one of those albums that does a lot of things right, but just isn't very memorable. When you listen to it, you don't really have any complaints, but when you're done and you put it away, it's easy to just forget. This is a good album don't get me wrong, and I recommend it to any and all atmospheric black metal. It just is not a stand out title by any means. For example, as I'm sure most atmospheric black metal fans have heard, Hviss Lysett Tar Oss is one of those stand out albums. After listening to that, you're mind is blown, and it is hard to think of anything but listening to that album. This does not evoke that feeling.

But few albums do, if every album was that good, us metal heads would'nt have much time for anything else. Having said all that, let's disscuss this album. Compositionaly this album is a repetitve but haunting piece. It's one of those albums that is very relaxing, but chilling at the same time. A bedtime album, or perhaps a midnight stroll album. The guitars have a rather epic sound to them for most of the album, especially on Epitome II. At the same time, they can have a very disturbing edge to them, the intro to Epitome IV for example. The guitars are easily the highlight of the album.

The bass is in it's usual position as a complement to the guitars and, though there are no real stand out moments, is an important part of the album. They provide much needed heaviness to some of the albums darker moments. The drums are very good for an atmospheric album like this. Variation, and power. There are even some decent fills. It's hard to focus on the bass and drums because the guitars are so vital to creating the albums sound, but there are no major issues with the bass or dums. not really amazing or disappointing.

The production is very clean oddly enough. The norm is to have the 'recorded in basement' sound a la Burzum or Mutilation. but this has a rather professional production. However, there is still an airy quality that lends itself to the gritty haunting tone this album evokes. I still think the album would've been better given an underproduced sound, but it still doesn't take away much from the album. Overall, I'm happy with the job.

Noticed anything? This whole album is good. every song. Every part. It just doesn't impress on any real level, which makes it suffer on the whole. It's hard to explain, but I hope I made some sense. Get this album if you're a fan of the genre, just don't expect to be blown away.

For a solid nighttime album with few drawbacks, I give 777 Sect(s) bu Blut Aus Nord a 68 out of 100, or a 3 out of 5.

Highlights:
Epitome II
Epitome III
Epitome VI