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Moonspell

Under the Moonspell

Year2001
LabelAdipocere Records
CountryFR
StatusOfficial

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Tracklist

  1. Allah Akbar! La Allah Ella Allah! (Praeludium / Incantatum Solstitium) (1:51)
  2. Tenebrarum Oratorium (Andamento I / Erudit Compendyum) (7:24)
  3. Tenebrarum Oratorium (Andamento II / Erotic Compendyum) (6:02)
  4. Opus Diabolicum (Andamento III / Instrumental Compendyum) (4:18)
  5. Chorai Lusitânia! (Epilogus / Incantatam Maresia) (1:43)

About the Band

Moonspell is a Portuguese gothic metal band formed in 1989. The group released their first EP, Under the Moonspell, in 1994 and followed up with their debut album, Wolfheart, a year later. They quickly became the most recognizable metal band from Portugal and a key figure in gothic metal. Moonspell achieved success in Portugal with their 1998 album Sin/Pecado.

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Album Review

Moonspell's 'Under the Moonspell' is a haunting and atmospheric masterpiece that showcases the band's ability to blend gothic elements with their signature heavy metal sound. The album's production quality is top-notch, with each instrument shining through in the mix. Standout tracks include the mesmerizing 'Tenebrarum Oratorium (Andamento II / Erotic Compendyum)' with its eerie melodies and the epic 'Chorai Lusitânia! (Epilogus / Incantatam Maresia)' that perfectly captures the band's dark and mystical essence. 'Under the Moonspell' fits seamlessly in the band's career, solidifying their status as one of the pioneers of gothic metal.

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