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artist: Marduk
title: La Grande Danse Macabre
year: 2014
genre: Black Metal
type: Album (Remastered)
label: Century Media Records
language: English
rel. date: 2014-06-20
source: WEB/MP3
quality: CBR 320kbps / 44.1 kHz / Full Stereo
runtime: 00:58:33
size: 140.88MB
rip date: 2025-04-26
source url: http://deezer.com/album/11323494
tracklist:
1. Ars Moriendi 1:50
2. Azrael 3:06
3. Pompa Funebris 1660 2:35
4. Obedience Unto Death 3:16
5. Bonds of Unholy Matrimony 7:03
6. La Grande Danse Macabre 8:11
7. Death Sex Ejaculation 5:10
8. Funeral Bitch 4:57
9. Summers End 4:40
10. Jesus Christ... Sodomized 4:34
11. Samhain (Samhain cover) 1:29
12. Obedience 3:31
13. Funeral Bitch (EP version) 4:04
14. Into the Crypts of Rays (Celtic Frost cover) 4:07
release notes:
Did I accidently stick my dick in a goddamn wormhole? There is a
Marduk album during the stint of lameness that DOESNÆT suck? You
better believe impossible things can happen, and that special delivery
happens to be ôLa Grande Danse Macabre.ö After years and countless
recordings of music so retarded it could generate brain cancer, Marduk
finally pulled their heads out of their bungholes and realized things
werenÆt looking too hot, so they summoned the grand design of change;
indeed, it was one decision that put brakes on a car recklessly
slamming into everything conveyable. Progressing musically is
sometimes an audio painkiller that leads you to a nice, relaxing
place, and IÆll be the first to say having Marduk induce pleasure was
a rare honor no man may ever experience again.
Pondering souls will never connect with this record mutually unless
they realize Marduk finally ditched their dull patterns of black metal
and stirred its finest ideas upon doom influence theyÆve always
dabbled in. The process, of course, is them keeping brutal edges
amongst slower, mid-paced textures; however, equating two worlds
together works to their advantage. MorganÆs riffs are heavily creative
and wonderfully diversified per song, while percussion contributions
flow alongside his additions unusually good when this activity takes
place. Some blasting cuts try sneaking in, yet anthems partaking
generic qualities actually appear decent in ranks of content. The key,
however, is balancing newer materials between songs like ôAzraelö that
dip into previous mistakes, which properly corrects and showcases
exactly what theyÆve been trying to demonstrate. Better songs, more
intelligence, improved performances, and actual beef? Please, give me
a moment to swallow what has happened!
Believe it or not, Marduk continues ejaculating surprise after
surprise once curriculums settle in; some items old alongside newer
ideas, but rather impressive nonetheless. For instance, ôBonds of
Unholy Matrimonyö slowly builds before a solo impacting like a nuke
goes boom-boom right on your face. Sure itÆs just one solo, yet
comparing the band and denial of such tapping on productions years
past conjures old memories when these guys could contend with heavy
hitters. IÆm still a little timid around LegionÆs semi-annoying
shrieks, but heÆs clearly found a better place within Marduk during
these experimental times, not that heÆs undergone utter rejuvenation,
I might add. Yet as it concludes, ôLa Grande Danse Macabreö isnÆt just
passable, but nicely compacted and definitely an enjoyable recording
most would appreciate. Am I dreaming?
Needless to say, IÆm really impressed by how diversified and
intelligent this record appears, not to mention Marduk loads their
finest gig instrumentally since substance left the building, which is
frankly stunning from my perception. Even better, it keeps you
entertained throughout with unique cuts this band previously refused,
and thatÆs how magic happens! It took too long, but at least it
occurred! However, the anal-dwelling abominations released before and
after this mid-way offering of alms are pure junk, so the rule remains
simple: ôLa Grande Danse Macabreö is something youÆll definitely wish
to scoop, but keep anything else disabled. Holy shit, I need a drinkà