Burzum – Belus

This is so old! From about a year ago. I’m playing catch-up on sticking things here. He has a (presumably rubbish) new album out now. Anyway. Byelobog Productions, 2010Belus, the latest album from one man black metal machine Burzum, carries with it a great deal of baggage before even the first note is heard. TheContinue reading “Burzum – Belus”

Skullflower – Strange Keys To Untune Gods’ Firmament

Neurot (2010) I tried. I listened to it on low volume, to see if that noise-as-ambient (and vice versa, for that matter) rule worked. I played it hella loud, hoping an unholy black maelstrom would sweep me up in its infernal clutches. I tried because Matthew Bower has released some impeccably powerful music in hisContinue reading “Skullflower – Strange Keys To Untune Gods’ Firmament”

Harvey Milk – Harvey Milk (a.k.a. The Bob Weston Sessions)

Hydra Head (1993/2010) Following critical acclaim of Harvey Milk‘s latest album Life… the Best Game in Town (2008), current home, Hydra Head, has gone into the archives for this new/old album. Originally recorded in 1993 by one Bob Weston, these recordings never officially saw the long-playing light of day. Until now. The band is knownContinue reading “Harvey Milk – Harvey Milk (a.k.a. The Bob Weston Sessions)”

Shining – Blackjazz

Indie Recordings (2010) Recent Shining single ‘Fisheye’ was initially showcased on Norwegian TV, and seemed uncharacteristically violent for the Oslo band. Granted, they changed completely from the reasonably polite sax-led jazz of Sweet Shanghai Devil (2003) to the epic, soundtrack-inspired In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be A Monster in just two years. ButContinue reading “Shining – Blackjazz”