"Tere Muur" hits with a good cold fury, very loud production on the percussion. The vocal and riff cadence is sharp. It's a bit standard but performed well and has good atmosphere and direction, the guitar work is more varied and that helps it stand out as it moves along. Real solid opener.

"Nasleep" hits with a more sinister traditional riff. The slow section a little over halfway through is very sunny and pleasant, continuing ... read more

maryfreegirl

The second half of this album was way more engaging than the first, pretty neat and chill bm album overall though :)

CiaranHelmink

The most enigmatic trio within the fantastic Dutch black metal scene return with their third full-length LP, Bloem. Like all previous Fluisteraars albums, Bloem takes a psychedelic and often surprisingly melodic approach to black metal music. The band expands upon these elements on their latest LP by bringing pianos, tambourines, trumpets, trombones and a meriad of other instruments to the mix in order to create one of the most satisfying listens in modern black metal. Every single track here ... read more

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armandoetf

One of my favorite album covers. It conveys a sense of calm, just like the music. The atmosphere is perfect. I find it curious how music with guttural vocals can be so peaceful. It speaks volumes about how well the atmosphere is crafted. The guitars become addictive. I need another dose.

5mo

SotisGaze

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Also, thanks for the album trade @b1dd0

I really liked how chill the whole album is, and the post-rock influence is really apparent. Even if a little muffled, I loved the atmosphere as a whole. I'm not a fan of the drum production though, they were somehow really prominent in he mix while still being weak.
To be honest, I feel like this album is a different genre, maybe post-rock, with a black metal aesthetic. That doesn't mean it's ... read more

7mo