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85
Nile doesn't know how to make a bad album and "Ithyphallic" is yet another example of it. It is everything a fan would expect.
4y
40
These guys are simply going through the motions and whether I like it or not, people are going to eat this up.
10y
Great record, notable for "Papyrus...." which has a title longer than its run time but also just very consistent.
"What Can Be Safely Written" gets rolling, great use of traditional sounds and instrumentation to begin, really setting the tone as the their trademark thick sound envelops. The brass horns are great, signaling action. Great brutal blasting section at 1:15 almost emphasizing the charge. Nice rhythmic attack as well as vocals. The thicker chugs are pleasant at ... read more
Thw most underrated and so far my favourite Nile record. Every son is absolutely fantastic, while the production is indeed pretty off I kinda adore it, the nasty guitar tone works in it's favour and the drums are fantastic. Masterfully written and without a single bad moment.
Ithyphallic showcases Nile doing a more doomy and slower vibe, in contrast to their previous album. While I prefer the faster and more intense sound, this doesn't let down. The unfortunate truth is that this album comes right between two of their best ones, which makes me sometimes forget Ithyphallic exists. I wish this album had a beefier sound production, the doomy and heavy atmosphere would benefit greatly. The riffs on here are super good though
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Track List
| 1 | What Can Be Safely Written 8:15 | 81 |
| 2 | As He Creates so He Destroys 4:36 | 81 |
| 3 | Ithyphallic 4:40 | 79 |
| 4 | Papyrus Containing the Spell to Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks from He Who Is in the Water 2:56 | 90 |
| 5 | Eat of the Dead 6:29 | 76 |
| 6 | Laying Fire Upon Apep 3:25 | 79 |
| 7 | The Essential Salts 3:51 | 79 |
| 8 | The Infinity of Stone 2:04 | 68 |
| 9 | The Language of the Shadows 3:30 | 81 |
| 10 | Even the Gods Must Die 10:01 | 78 |
Total Length: 49 minutes
