...AND OCEANS · Cypher | RED/BLACK MARBLED LP

Transparent red/black marbled vinyl in gatefold with 4-page insert, limited to 200 copies.

Background information about 'Cypher'

With their fourth studio album "Cypher," the Finnish black metal ensemble ...and Oceans fully embraced a daring transformation from their symphonic roots to a more industrial sound. The record stands as a testament to the band's fearless approach to genre fusion. Known for never adhering strictly to musical norms, ...and Oceans explores a broader sonic landscape, combining aggressive riffs with atmospheric interludes and haunting melodies that challenge conventional black metal boundaries.

"Cypher" is not just an album; it's an audacious journey through soundscapes that evoke both admiration and controversy. The tracks weave a tapestry of intense emotions and esoteric themes, underpinned by Shannon Hourigan's evocative artwork. For aficionados of bands like Emperor, Aborym, and Samael, this album is an indispensable addition to any collection. As it defies expectations and exemplifies artistic evolution, "Cypher" remains pivotal in understanding the evolution of avant-garde black metal.

Track listing

A1. Fragile: Pictures Of Silence: Melting The Skies
A2. Picturesque: Cataclysm Savour: And The Little Things That Make Us Smile
A3. Angelina: Chthonian Earth: Her Face Forms Worms
A4. Halcyon: The Heavy Silence: In Silent Rain
A5. Aphelion: Light Evanescence: Into Extinction
A6. Opaque: The Morning I Woke Up Dead: Today Is The Day
A7. Aphid: Devil Flower: Fruits Of Lunacy
B1. Voyage: Lost Between Horizons: Eaten By The Distance
B2. Catharsis: End Of Organisms: Absolute Purification Of Sins
B3. Silhouette: In White Rooms: Vacant Bodies
B4. Comatose: The World Amnesia:
Planet Dead B5.Debris:The MagentaHarvest:
Liquid Flesh B6.Nail:
An Odyssey In Flesh:
CelebrateThe New Skin

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