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artist: 13th Moon
title: Abhorrence of Light
year: 2014
genre: Black Metal
type: Album
label: Triangulum Ignis
language: English
rel. date: 2014-03-22
source: WEB/MP3
quality: CBR 320kbps / 44.1 kHz / Joint Stereo
runtime: 00:30:47
size: 70.6 MiB / 6 tracks
rip date: 2026-07-19
source url: https://open.qobuz.com/album/yciiyse1u8beb
tracklist:
01. The Rite as Sinister as Old 7:06
02. Nigredo (The Lurid Light) 2:17
03. Primitive Existence of Divine Pain 5:47
04. La Cripta Dei Lebbrosi 1:47
05. Breathing the Putrefaction of Their Grace 8:38
06. Prisca Maleficia Insunt Hoc Sepulchro 5:12
release notes:
Opening with the hissing of the wind, a church bell ringing and a hymn
being sung woefully; Its a short full-length album about 25 minutes worth
of cruel guitars riffs, harsh vocals and simplistic, yet potent drumming.
Within this full-length release there are nods to Incantation in the
vocal department, whilst guitars and drumming sound much like Ritual
Necromancy's. These influences are very prominent throughout the album
and are very forthcoming on the track "Primitive Existence of Devine
Pain". As far as 13th Moon's identity and signature are concerned, I
think they have managed to secure a distinct sound. That distinction
dwells within the intro of the opening track "The Rite as Sinister as
Old". With this track, 13th Moon makes it blatantly clear that although
there is a significant presence of worship bestowed upon bands within the
same vein; they have their own take on the music.
By mixing fast-paced drumming, then suddenly slowing down in an almost
Burzum like fashion on the drums, they begin to add elements of what
seems to be ghosting and shorting guitar notes. This effect works well in
setting the tone for what's ahead for the remaining tracks. Abhorrence of
Light is doomy at times with organs being played in the background to
elevate the ominous forbidding aura 13th Moon executes so well. That is
further complimented with instrumentals which don't exceed 4 minutes in
length collectively. There is something bone-chilling about the riff on
the final track "Breathing the Putrefaction of Their Grace"; it begins
around the 2:30 mark. I feel like I have heard that same riff played on
another album by a different band but I just can't string the lines
together as of now. For a short record, Abhorrence of Light manages to
give the listener just enough to increase the craving for more; almost
like a glimpse of nipples on perky breasts of a busty ebony, blonde or
redhead, (given its a straight male viewing them).
I don't think any amount of verbal praise would be enough to suffice
Abhorrence of Light by 13th Moon. They have taken a formula and applied
it better than many black/death metal bands have.