Burzum - Filosofem (1996)

Artist: Burzum

Album: Filosofem
Year: 1996
Genre: Black Metal/Dark Ambient
Country of Origin: Norway

Track Listing:

1. Burzum
   
2. Jesu Død
3. Beholding the Daughters of the Firmament
4. Decrepitude I
5. Rundtgåing Av Den Transcendentale Egenhetens Støtte
6. Decrepitude II

I'm sure everyone out there is already familiar with this release, but I feel it's still worth posting since it is an absolute classic. This is without a doubt my favorite Burzum release, and while I don't adhere to the pathetic personality cult Varg has developed over the years, I will say that the man can make some amazing music.

This album is truly a spiritual experience in the right environment, and really cannot be fully appreciated unless listened to in it's entirety. The first three tracks effectively begin the journey into your consciousness with minimalistic, slowly evolving, nostalgic and thought provoking soundscapes. As you enter into the Decreptitude I your mind is slowly introduced to the self reflective calm ambient that makes up the rest of the album, allowing your thoughts to flow through your mind congenially and with ease. The music becomes unimportant, as it transcends itself becoming a part of your human experience. I find that it's particularly enlightening when taking long walks in the late afternoon into the evening. This is the soundtrack to self discovery.

A truly amazing album, that embodies the music listening experience. Highly recommended for everyone.

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