“Leere”, according to the Google Translator, translates to ‘empty’. While Thorngoth have succeeded in creating an incredibly dark and hostile atmosphere, this album is anything but empty.
When I woke up this morning it was dark – signalling that summer was over. Ok, so I do get up at Stupid O’Clock, but that’s not the point…. The point is that Thorngoth’s “Leere” is the perfect soundtrack to a chilly September morning (in fact, I think it would be an even better soundtrack to a snow-covered January morning). It’s harsh, oppressive and full of undisguised venom – I love it.
Musically, Thorngoth fall very much into the Black Metal tag. However, their brand of Black Metal is executed to such an impressive degree that it easily separates them from the crowd. All in all, “Leere” is well worth having a listen to – especially if you give it your undivided attention. Albums are often able to take the listener on a musical journey, and musical journeys don’t come more treacherous than this. An incredibly pleasurable assault on the senses.
Rating: 89%
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I really need to re-evaluate this album. I feel that it’s worth more than the 89% I originally gave it. I’ve definitely become a bit of a Thorngoth fan over the past few months!
[...] know me, you may have noticed me mention the name Thorngoth over the past few months. I originally reviewed their most recent album, “Leere”, back in September and since then the album has grown on me considerably. In fact, I really need to [...]
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