The Serpent & the Sphere
Agalloch · 2014
59 min · 9 tracks · black metal · progressive metal · post-rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with sprawling black metal landscapes, evoking cosmic themes and existential contemplation.
The Serpent & the Sphere is an album by Agalloch, released in 2014. Ethereal melodies intertwine with sprawling black metal landscapes, evoking cosmic themes and existential contemplation. 'The Serpent & the Sphere' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 11 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. The album is noted for its unique blend of black metal with progressive and folk elements, influencing subsequent artists in the atmospheric metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Serpent & the Sphere sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with sprawling black metal landscapes, evoking cosmic themes and existential contemplation. Rooted in black metal and progressive metal.
What makes The Serpent & the Sphere by Agalloch notable?
'The Serpent & the Sphere' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 11 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. The album is noted for its unique blend of black metal with progressive and folk elements, influencing subsequent artists in the atmospheric metal genre. By the release of 'The Serpent & the Sphere' in 2014, Agalloch was well-established in the atmospheric black metal scene, following their critically acclaimed 2010 album 'Marrow of the Spirit'. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into darker, more complex soundscapes while also solidifying their reputation as innovators within the genre.
How many songs are on The Serpent & the Sphere?
The Serpent & the Sphere has 9 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Birth and Death of the Pillars of Creation Standout 10:28
- 2 (serpens caput) 3:06
- 3 The Astral Dialogue 5:11
- 4 Dark Matter Gods 8:35
- 5 Celestial Effigy Standout 6:59
- 6 Cor Serpentis (the sphere) 2:58
- 7 Vales Beyond Dimension 6:48
- 8 Plateau of the Ages Standout 12:26
- 9 (serpens cauda) 3:12
Release Date
January 1, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 46 sec
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