Oratorium
Funeral · 2012
91 min · 10 tracks · doom metal
A haunting tapestry of elongated riffs and melancholic melodies draped over somber, atmospheric soundscapes.
Oratorium is an album by Funeral, released in 2012. A haunting tapestry of elongated riffs and melancholic melodies draped over somber, atmospheric soundscapes. This album marked a significant evolution in Funeral's sound, receiving critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth. It helped to reinforce the band's influence in the Norwegian doom metal scene, showcasing the genre's potential for orchestral arrangements and complex song structures. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oratorium sound like?
A haunting tapestry of elongated riffs and melancholic melodies draped over somber, atmospheric soundscapes. Rooted in doom metal.
What makes Oratorium by Funeral notable?
This album marked a significant evolution in Funeral's sound, receiving critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth. It helped to reinforce the band's influence in the Norwegian doom metal scene, showcasing the genre's potential for orchestral arrangements and complex song structures. Released in 2012, 'Oratorium' is Funeral's third studio album, following their 2007 release 'As the Light Does the Shadow'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence within the doom metal genre while exploring deeper orchestral elements that further defined their sound.
How many songs are on Oratorium?
Oratorium has 10 tracks, running approximately 91 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Burning With Regret Standout 11:03
- 2 Hate 10:43
- 3 Break Me 13:15
- 4 Song of the Knell Standout 7:27
- 5 From the Orchestral Grave 10:40
- 6 Making the World My Tomb Standout 8:03
- 7 Will You Have Me? 11:05
Disc 2
- 1 So Now Scorn Leads the Vessel 5:40
- 2 Need 7:22
- 3 Eg Ser 6:31
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
91 min 49 sec
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