BOTANIST · VIII: Selenotrope | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'VIII: Selenotrope'

Botanist returns with their eighth opus, "VIII: Selenotrope", and what a magnificent journey into botanical darkness this is! The San Francisco collective has crafted something truly extraordinary here – a double album that feels like wandering through a moonlit greenhouse where every plant whispers secrets of the night. The title track "Selenotrope" serves as the album's beating heart, exploring the mystical relationship between flora and lunar cycles with an intensity that's both haunting and beautiful.

From the opening blast of "Against the Selenic Light" to the epic fourteen-minute closer "The Flowering Dragon", this record showcases Botanist's unique ability to blend crushing black metal with progressive sensibilities and their signature botanical themes. Tracks like "Epidendrum Nocturnum" and "Angel's Trumpet" demonstrate the band's mastery of dynamics, weaving delicate passages with explosive eruptions that mirror nature's own violent beauty. The production captures every nuance of their unconventional instrumentation, making each listen reveal new layers of complexity.

For fans of:
Agalloch, Alcest, Wolves in the Throne Room, Deafheaven, Panopticon

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Against the Selenic Light
A2. Risen From the Rain
A3. Epidendrum Nocturnum
B1. Mirabilis
B2. Angel's Trumpet

LP 2:
C1. Selenotrope
C2. Sword of the Night
D1. The Flowering Dragon

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de