PANOPTICON - The Rime Of Memory · BLACK ICE/WHITE SPLATTER 2LP
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Product information "PANOPTICON - The Rime Of Memory · BLACK ICE/WHITE SPLATTER 2LP"
Black ice double vinyl with white splatter in gatefold sleeve.
Background information über 'The Rime Of Memory'
Panopticon returns with "The Rime Of Memory", a haunting journey through the frozen landscapes of atmospheric black metal that showcases Austin Lunn's continued evolution as one of the genre's most compelling voices. This latest offering weaves together the project's signature blend of folk influences and crushing black metal passages, creating an immersive soundscape that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. The album's six tracks unfold like chapters in a winter tale, with Norwegian-titled opener "I Erindringens Høstlige Dysterhet" setting the stage for what becomes an exploration of memory, loss, and the passage of time.
The production strikes that perfect balance between raw intensity and atmospheric depth, allowing every tremolo-picked melody and blast beat to cut through the mix while maintaining the ethereal quality that makes Panopticon's work so distinctive. Tracks like "Winter's Ghost" and "Cedar Skeletons" demonstrate Lunn's ability to craft songs that are simultaneously crushing and beautiful, incorporating acoustic passages that provide breathing room between the more aggressive sections. The album's emotional weight is palpable throughout, with "The Blue Against The White" serving as a particularly powerful closer that brings the entire journey full circle.
For fans of:
Agalloch, Wolves In The Throne Room, Alcest, Saor, and Drudkh
Track listing
LP 1:
A1. I Erindringens Høstlige Dysterhet
A2. Winter's Ghost
B1. Cedar Skeletons
LP 2:
C1. An Autumn Storm
C2. Enduring The Snow Drought
D1. The Blue Against The White
Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com
Artist: | Panopticon |
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Label/Manufacturer: | Bindrune Recordings |
Vinyl specification: | Gatefold Sleeve |
Genre: | Post Black Metal |