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some okay riffs but that's about it. if the mixing wasn't bad and the vocals outright atrocious (even for low-effort dsbm standards) maybe it could be alright.

did not expect a split from kuryong of all projects lmao. their part of the split is fine, better than their last "그리고 겨울은 봄으로 되였다" demo imo. the first track is great.

now the other half of the split is more interesting. made by Amnok/Amrok (I think?), which of course are probably the same larpers from kuryong under a different name, seems like it is influenced by a sound more akin to DSBM. it's slower, colder, longer and more atmospheric than anything ... read more

Holy crap why did I put down this record for so long. Oh, *this* is atmospheric black metal alright. I was doubting that it would be a chore to get through the fat length of the album, but it actually seemed like time passed quite quickly. There was not one moment I was bored here, even when facing the 15-20 minute long beasts.

Austin has an incredible ability to beautifully display all of these feelings of fear, loneliness, dread and still show hopefulness and a will to fight in the end. And ... read more

The obvious improvements here, especially when compared to The World Sleeps Beneath, are the vocals and atmosphere. This is without a doubt Astrid Kuiper's best material to date.
The drums and atmosphere here is phenomenal. On Exquisite Disgust the wall of distortion and screeches is unsettling. Then comes Musings on the Repugnant, with that disgusting (or you could even say *repugnant*) bass. Oh my, how much I love the bass there. The Vomit Drenched Halls Of Sin has her best vocal ... read more