Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Dimmu Borgir - Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997)

     I remember having a conversation with a friend who refereed to one of their favorite albums as being the "apex" of the bands career. With the release of "Enthrone Darkness Triumphant", Dimmu Borgir established themselves securely in the genre of symphonic black metal and it's legions. The album brings out what's great about symphonic black metal in that it gives us a, subjectively speaking, prettier, more musically enjoyable version of what was Emperor era black metal. The album presents itself as a turning point for the band, where it becomes the sound the Dimmu is known for today. Production wise, for black metal, Enthrone would be considered top notch, as it allows the album to still remain dark and broody, but not overly produced and leaving melodies inaudible. 
     There are a few songs that stick out to me on this album, but all in all, the entire album flows smoothly, each song complimenting the one before it. The entire album gives an ethereal atmosphere, something new and exciting for Dimmu as a whole, thanks to their different approach to keyboard use for the album than it's predecessors. I often recommend Spellbound and Mourning Palace to people who may have never heard black metal before or who are looking to get into the genre. 

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