The Sham Mirrors (Digipak)

Arcturus
The Sham Mirrors (Digipak)

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Prophecy Productions
Release date: 25/Feb/2022
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Sales Rank: #58 in Black Metal
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Style: Black Metal
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Details / Tracklist: 1.1 Kinetic
1.2 Nightmare Heaven
1.3 Ad Absurdum
1.4 Collapse Generation
1.5 Star Crossed
1.6 Radical Cut
1.7 For to Yet End Again
Number of discs: 1
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Description:The vocals by Garm (ULVER) are more soaring and wide-ranging than ever on this release, while main man Steinar "Sverd" Johnsen keeps adding classic prog rock excursions to his repertoire. Yet, the guitars are more often set to a more conventional metal mode on "The Sham Mirrors". Still complex, still avant-garde, ARCTURUS clearly consolidated their compositions on "The Sham Mirrors" and while still using many sonic elements, those rather serve each individual song than try to stick out. -
The third record by these paradigms of Avant-garde Metal In 2002 Arcturus managed to astonish and surprise again with "The Sham Mirrors". Abiding by the motto 'expect the unexpected', they created an opus that shows their musical and song-writing comprehension and ability once more, while at the same time it is accessible to an unexpected degree. It combines characteristics of the first two albums with a lot of new elements: again the band's creativity and joy of experimentation seem to be immense; again they are ahead of their time."The Sham Mirrors" is clearly rooted in the band's past and shows Arcturus' elemental way into the future. Re-release remastered by Steinar Sverd Johnsen.
Issued in a 4-panel Digipak with clear tray and 12-page fold-out booklet. Recorded in various spaces, times and formats from 2000 to 2002. Mixed at Ambassaden, Jan. 2002. The title from track 7 is lifted from Samuel Beckett.
"The Sham Mirrors" (Digipak) is a groundbreaking album by the Norwegian avant-garde metal band Arcturus, released in CD format by Prophecy Productions. This third studio album showcases an innovative blend of progressive metal, electronic elements, and symphonic arrangements that have become hallmarks of Arcturus' sound. With tracks like "Kinetic" and "Nightmare Heaven," the record pushes genre boundaries while maintaining a hauntingly atmospheric quality. Arcturus, formed in 1991, are celebrated pioneers within the experimental metal scene; their members include renowned musicians from bands such as Mayhem and Ulver. Over their career, they have been praised for redefining black metal with theatrical flair and technical prowess. The label behind this release, Prophecy Productions, is known internationally for supporting visionary artists across dark music genres?ensuring high-quality releases that resonate with discerning listeners.
Cover: Digipak
No. of tracks: 7
Manufacturer No.: PRO 049-2
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Michał S. - 25/Jan/2024 5 of 5 Stars!
This is the album that helped me discover those guys. This whole grotesque / theathrical sheath can be really surprising when listening to them, yet it fits perfectly in every record they make. Every album is different and that is what I appreciate.