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Quintessence
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- Brand
- Cosmic Key Creations
- EAN
- 4059251322795
- UPC
- 4059251322795
- Artist
- Borknagar
- Type
- LP
- Format
- Vinyl
- Record Label
- Cosmic Key Creations (Metal Label)
- Release Year
- 2000
- Release Title
- Quintessence
- Genre
- Metal
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Product Identifiers
Record Label
Cosmic Key Creations (Metal Label)
UPC
4059251322795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28050172138
Product Key Features
Artist
Borknagar
Format
Vinyl
Release Year
2000
Release Title
Quintessence
Type
LP
Genre
Metal
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Distribution
Cobraside Distribution, I
Additional information
Borknagar: I.C.S. Vortex (vocals, bass); Oystein G. Brun, Jens F. Ryland (guitar); Lars A. Nedland (synthesizer); Asgeir Mickelson (drums). Recorded in January 2000. Borknagar, being one of Europe's most fruitful and creative acts, has always faced one serious hurdle in the confines of metal criticism: definition. Viking metal supergroup? Mid-paced black metal geniuses? How about revolving-door avant-garde extreme metal? Well, now they have gone and done it again, except that this time they have laid all definition to ruin. So people, give it a rest, Borknagar is, well, exactly what the name implies. Quintessence will most likely get lost in the shuffle of "albums not wanted to be understood," due to its strange buried production and sluggish off-kilter pacing. Admittedly nothing seems to happen on this album and nothing strikingly sticks out, as opposed to past releases. Upon repeated listens, though, the listener suddenly understands Borknagar's ingenious and beautiful joke. Go ahead, listen to "Ruins of the Future" one more time; now is the brilliance last heard on "A Tale of Pagan Tongue" evident? How about the unrelenting psychedelic synth textures oozing under each composition -- bringing to mind Diabolical Masquerade's Nightwork. In fact, everything seems to be subdued and buried on this release, a cruel trick, considering Tagtgren's usual Abyss Studio reputation, making it uneasy and demanding on the listener. I.C.S. Vortex shows why he is the most versatile vocalist in Norway, attaining new heights on "The Presence Is Ominous," "Colossus," and "Revolt." Arguably, the dimensions explored in the closing trilogy of Quintessence may be Borknagar's Holy Grail. Here, aggression, melody, electronics, epic vocals, and several other strange elements mesh to form an unbreakable bond of musical brilliance. There is still too much left unsaid, but that is for the listeners to discover for themselves. ~ Jason Hundey
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CMJ (6/12/00, p.34) - "...A Stunning mid-tempo black metal album....welding organs, '70s rock elements, evil lullabies, and chilling melodies to some witchy, blazing vocals."
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Super quick delivery time from UK to Melbourne, Australia. Safe delivery and well-packaged item. Brand-new item as per listing. Free lmternational Shipping is always attractive and great value as this Seller provides. Very Happy customer ! Recommended. 5 Stars from me ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Advertised as new, was poorly packaged and product was damaged. Initially the seller was happy to help and provided two options that suited them, 1. Slight discount and 2. Pay for postage for a refund then be reimbursed postage. Postage from AUS to UK is expensive so messaged seller for an alternative and was ghosted. Have sent several messages and been ignored since. I’ve been professional and courteous in all communications, seller has flaked. Don’t buy if you want a new product.
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Great product as advertised. Didn’t realise it was coded to UK, but seller helped me out.. with thanks.. Price great. Fast postage. Highly recommend seller! Thanks heaps!!
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