| BURZUM - ANTHOLOGY 2008 - Candlelight Records USA Review by: Blissfulviolet |
Retaining possibly the most extreme role of developing Norway’s early
iconic black metal scene, stands the one-man band Burzum. Until now,
with the release of ‘Anthology,’ Burzum’s music could only be obtained
in the US by import; thus fans had no choice but to pay a due of high
prices.
‘Anthology’ features tracks spanning Burzum’s entire 10 + career.
Unfortunately this release does not come close to ‘highlighting’ what
true Burzum fans would consider to be the worthy, essential Burzum.
For a compilation titled ‘Anthology,’ only 8 tracks made the final cut.
Tracks such as ‘My Journey to the Stars,’ and ‘Key to the Gate’ are
some of the many songs that were not even included.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s great that Candlelight Records USA is finally
offering Burzum material domestically, but honestly, this release is
perfectly aimed for those who are just starting to get their feet wet with
Burzum or possibly black metal in general. It would have been grand to
just to re-release the original cds in the US, but who knows what the
circumstances are. Nevertheless, ‘Anthology’ also includes a bonus
video and awesome cover to seal the deal.
iconic black metal scene, stands the one-man band Burzum. Until now,
with the release of ‘Anthology,’ Burzum’s music could only be obtained
in the US by import; thus fans had no choice but to pay a due of high
prices.
‘Anthology’ features tracks spanning Burzum’s entire 10 + career.
Unfortunately this release does not come close to ‘highlighting’ what
true Burzum fans would consider to be the worthy, essential Burzum.
For a compilation titled ‘Anthology,’ only 8 tracks made the final cut.
Tracks such as ‘My Journey to the Stars,’ and ‘Key to the Gate’ are
some of the many songs that were not even included.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s great that Candlelight Records USA is finally
offering Burzum material domestically, but honestly, this release is
perfectly aimed for those who are just starting to get their feet wet with
Burzum or possibly black metal in general. It would have been grand to
just to re-release the original cds in the US, but who knows what the
circumstances are. Nevertheless, ‘Anthology’ also includes a bonus
video and awesome cover to seal the deal.
Anthology
Official Burzum Links
1. Feeble screams from forests
unknown
2. Stemmen fra taarmet
3. Lost wisdom
4. Svart troner
5. Det som en gang var
6. Jesus tod
7. Gebrechichkeit
8. Balferd baldrs
9. Dunkelheit (bonus video)
unknown
2. Stemmen fra taarmet
3. Lost wisdom
4. Svart troner
5. Det som en gang var
6. Jesus tod
7. Gebrechichkeit
8. Balferd baldrs
9. Dunkelheit (bonus video)