MORBUS CHRON · Sweven / A Saunter Through The Shroud | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover with insert and etching on D side.

Background information about 'Sweven / A Saunter Through The Shroud'

What happens when Swedish death metal masters Morbus Chron decide to push beyond the boundaries of extreme music? The answer lies in this stunning compilation that brings together two of their most adventurous works: the ethereal "Sweven" and the haunting "A Saunter Through The Shroud". This isn't your typical brutal death metal assault – instead, Morbus Chron crafts something far more sophisticated and emotionally resonant.

The "Sweven" material showcases the band's evolution into progressive territories, weaving intricate melodies with atmospheric passages that feel like floating through cosmic void. Tracks like "Aurora In The Offing" and "The Perennial Link" demonstrate their mastery of dynamics, building from whispered introspection to powerful crescendos. Meanwhile, "A Saunter Through The Shroud" ventures even deeper into experimental waters, with compositions that blur the lines between metal and ambient soundscapes. The closing trilogy of tracks creates an almost ritualistic experience that stays with you long after the needle lifts.

For fans of:
Opeth, Katatonia, Ulver, Mayhem, Swallow The Sun, My Dying Bride

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Berceuse
A2. Chains
A3. Towards A Dark Sky
A4. Aurora In The Offing
A5. It Stretches In The Hollow
B1. Ripening Life
B2. The Perennial Link
B3. Solace
B4. Beyond Life's Sealed Abode
B5. Terminus

LP 2:
C1. Channeling The Numinous
C2. Black Orb Reverence
C3. The Place Of The Four Hundred Volcanoes

Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com