🎵 Tracklist:
Track 1: Autant en emporte la peste
Track 2: Ode à la vie
Track 3: Maternelle et aimante
Track 4: Le chant des lépreux
Track 5: Catacombes
Track 6: Effluves douceâtres
Track 7: La perle maudite
Track 8: L’effroyable
Track 9: La cage
Track 10: Hypnotique Catatonie
🎸 Album Review:
Mourning Forest’s latest offering, ‘L’Immonde Fanaison,’ is a haunting and masterful exploration of darkness and decay. The French black metal band’s sixth studio album delves deep into themes of mortality, despair, and the macabre, weaving a sonic tapestry that is as chilling as it is captivating.
From the opening track, “Autant en emporte la peste,” the listener is immediately enveloped in a dense fog of atmospheric black metal. The relentless blast beats, razor-sharp guitar riffs, and guttural vocals create a sense of impending doom that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The production is raw and unpolished, adding to the overall sense of unease and disquiet that permeates each track.
One of the standout tracks on the album is “Le chant des lépreux.” This mid-tempo behemoth combines elements of traditional black metal with eerie melodies and haunting clean vocals. The juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness in this track is truly striking, making it a standout moment on an album filled with darkness.
Another highlight is “Catacombes,” a relentless onslaught of tremolo-picked guitars and frenetic drumming. The track’s relentless pace and ferocious energy make it a standout on an album filled with bleakness and despair.
Throughout ‘L’Immonde Fanaison,’ Mourning Forest explores themes of decay and desolation with an unflinching gaze. The lyrics delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche, exploring themes of isolation, madness, and the inevitability of death. The band’s ability to evoke such a visceral sense of dread and hopelessness is truly remarkable, making this album a harrowing yet captivating listen.
In comparison to Mourning Forest’s previous albums, ‘L’Immonde Fanaison’ represents a natural progression in the band’s sound. While their earlier works were more focused on sheer aggression and speed, this album sees the band delving deeper into atmosphere and mood. The slower, more atmospheric passages on tracks like “Maternelle et aimante” and “Effluves douceâtres” showcase a newfound maturity and complexity in the band’s songwriting.
Overall, ‘L’Immonde Fanaison’ is a tour de force of atmospheric black metal that will leave listeners both shaken and exhilarated. Mourning Forest has crafted an album that is as musically intricate as it is emotionally devastating, creating a sonic landscape that is both beautiful and terrifying. With ‘L’Immonde Fanaison,’ Mourning Forest cements their status as one of the most compelling bands in the black metal scene today. This album is a must-listen for fans of the genre and a testament to the band’s creative vision and artistic prowess.