The Archivist - The Keeper Of The Library
Review by Anuj Cherian
Archivist's latest album, The Keeper Of The Library, is a masterpiece of atmospheric black metal. With haunting melodies, intricate riffs, and dynamic drumming, the band creates a dark and immersive sound that transports the listener to a mystical realm of ancient tomes and arcane secrets.
From the opening track, "The Reading Room," with its ominous piano and eerie whispers, to the epic finale, "The Keeper's Hymn," which features choral vocals and sweeping orchestration, every song on the album is a journey into the unknown. The vocals, delivered in a raspy, anguished style, add to the sense of otherworldly mystery and dread.
What sets The Keeper Of The Library apart from other black metal albums is its attention to detail and atmosphere. The production is crystal clear, allowing every instrument and sound effect to shine, while the artwork and lyrics create a vivid and immersive world that draws the listener in.
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Download
Filename: the-archivist-the-keeper-of-the-library.rar- MP3 size: 95.2 mb
- FLAC size: 889.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Half Enlightened Optimism To Warm A Winters Night | 3:20 | |
| Tonight We Will Play the Stars | 05:21 | |
| I'm Prety Much Finished | 2:30 | |
| This Is About You, This Is About Me | 4:45 | |
| Untitled | 0:28 | |
| You Are Made Of Stardust | 5:34 | |
| Happiness Is an Afterthought | 03:03 | |
| Not So Loud | 3:16 | |
| You Are Made of Stardust | 05:34 | |
| The Sound Of Old Hemshore | 6:54 | |
| Covet This Friendship | 4:21 | |
| The Sound of Old Helmshore | 06:54 | |
| I'm Pretty Much Finished | 02:29 | |
| Half Enlightened Optimism to Warm a Winter's Night | 03:20 | |
| I Am Not Prepared | 4:43 | |
| Happiness Is An Afterthought | 3:03 | |
| Tonight We Will Play The Stars | 5:21 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
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Lacies RecordsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Album CDr
- Mini
- Limited Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Lacies Records |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Lacies Records |
Notes
- The first 150 copies came in handmade packaging with a bonus 3" cdr which is exclusive to this release.
- ©&℗ Lacies Records 2009.
- This is the limited edition of the first 150 copies which came in handmade packaging with a bonus 3" cdr which is exclusive to this release.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5 029385 987299
- Matrix / Runout: CA LOVELACIE002 @@
- Matrix / Runout (Mastering detail): IFPI LY88 0000466875
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY88
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 1281
- Matrix / Runout (Partial mastering detail): IFPI LY88 0000466875
