BURZUM - Hlidskjalf (SLIPCASE CD)

An extension of the minimalist atonal symphonies which layered basic tone progressions over each other in fugues of masterful narrative layout, approaching a more complex ideal of song structure and its influence on the elements of the song, 'Daudi Baldrs' constrains the pop-like melodic tendencies of the previous Burzum album to classically-inspired ambient looping structures, with less emphasis on overlay and harmonisation as on sheer mutation of riff, song, and structure alike. This album is very unique and creative - a very important release for those who are interested in Black Metal and are looking for something very special.