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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Those who know anything about the Black Metal world (and I speak of the genre in it's True form, as opposed to the watered-down, comercialised bands that proliferate the scene today) are divided into two groups: those that accept Burzum as one of the finest artists in the business; and those that disowned him after he was found guilty of the murder of the scene's founder, Mayhem's Oystein Aarseth. The initiated will most likely have already formed an opinion, and will not be persuaded to change it by what they read here. However, those new to the scene, or who have yet to pass judgement, should know that Varg Vikernes - the man behind Burzum; is not simply a right-wing extremist, arsonist and murderer; but produces (perhaps because of the afore mentioned personality traits; certainly in spite of them) what is undoubtedly *the* Blackest Metal available at the beginning of the new millenium. One of the scene's founders, his beliefs are unquestionably sincere; and his music uncomprimisingly dark, evil, aggressive and at the same time beautiful - in other words it bears every characteristic music of it's kind is noteworthy for. Vocals more akin to the death-shrieks of dying swine are issued forth at the heavens; communicating lyrics describing the paths trodden by cosmic visionaries or nameless beasts of folklore. Harsh guitar sound accompanies thunderous drumming to weave a malestrum of violent, etherial wonder about the listener; and whilst this - the first Burzum album - is devoid of keyboard accompaniment (though not of the odd notable keyboard instrumental track), it remains no less misterious than later offerings; yet no less extreme than Dark Throne. All in all this album is one to hear, and should appeal to fans of everything from Slayer to Emperor; remaining an excellent starting point for Black Metal novices. Any and all into the dark side of music should give this album a spin - there is nothing darker than this save the majesty of the nightsky itself.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Although I loathe the views expressed by Varg Vikernes, and regard the whole "corpsepaint in woods" thing as stupidity, it doesn't stop me liking the albums. Just don't buy this expecting a full on metal onslaught, it's a very hypnotic album. The best track by far is "Ea, Lord of the Depths".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Burzum is generally known to be one of the most extreme black metal bands around, and this album does not fail to live up to this expectation. The vocals bear very little resemblance to a human voice and generally sound much more like the dying screams of a demon. This does mean that if you are unused to black metal this album is pretty heavy going. On the other hand, the drumming and guitars are fantastic throughout, especially on "Ea Lord of the Depths", "Feeble screams from forests unknown" and the Bathory-esque "War". The lyrics are fairly standard black metal lyrics, which are not particularly interesting, but fit in with the atmosphere of the album quite well. Although Vikernes undoubtedy has fairly dubious morals (mainly refering to his murder of Mayhem's Euronymous) he is very talented and this album proves that he is more than capable of playing drums, guitar and bass as well as providing the vocals, with very little trouble. This album surpasses any of his later material. Mainly because his later material was mostly produced from prison. This is "true" black metal in its rawest and most extreme format, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes their metal black.
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Nothing great, but nothing terrible either
The beginning of the only Norwegian band that still matters. A decent attempt at what Burzum later became but I can`t help but feel the songs are really weak. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Louis Lalande
High comedy from the lord of the elves
It always amuses me when fans of an artist try to make a case for their favourite being the "most extreme" in their chosen genre, and metal in general seems to attract a lot of... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by Harry O'Carpus
Romantic piffel cannot hide the facts...
So Grishnak is the overlord of the PR machine that was Black Metal from Norway in the early 90's.
And yes he murdered Euronomous in cold blood. Read more
And yes he murdered Euronomous in cold blood. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Tom
Primal, naiive, revolutionary.
It is difficult to write a review of an album like this unless you were around at the time, and understood things as they were in those days. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Mr Skidmark
"I'm a one man band...."
Okay, time to set the record straight on this erm, classic, piece of black metal.Most are well aware by now of Varg's extremely dubious political leanings and that he murdered a... Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by Brett L. Stewart
Not His Best!
Although this album is good, it cannot match up to the classic 'Det Som Engang Var' and all other albums!
Though for a fan, you should buy it, as it has good songs. Read more
Though for a fan, you should buy it, as it has good songs. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2006 by D. S. Van Strien
An early better age
A flower in a desolate wilderness, Burzum stands head shoulders and torso above all other black metal material. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2004 by M. Casci
Black Class
More wild rantings , rumblings & ravings from one of the Dark Princes of Black Metal....Total quality , buy it or be damned !
Published on 19 Aug 2003
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