Ultima Thulée
Blut Aus Nord · 1995
52 min · 8 tracks · black metal · doom metal
A dense tapestry of atmospheric black metal woven with haunting melodies and ethereal soundscapes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Ultima Thulée' is Blut Aus Nord's debut album, arriving at a time when the French black metal scene was gaining international attention. This album marked the band's entry into the genre, establishing their signature sound characterized by experimental elements and a focus on atmospheric composition.
- If you like
- black metal, doom metal
Ultima Thulée is an album by Blut Aus Nord, released in 1995. A dense tapestry of atmospheric black metal woven with haunting melodies and ethereal soundscapes. The album is notable for its avant-garde approach to black metal, influencing subsequent artists within the genre. Its unique blend of melody and atmosphere helped to carve out a distinct niche for French black metal on the global stage, contributing to critical discussions around the evolution of the genre during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ultima Thulée sound like?
A dense tapestry of atmospheric black metal woven with haunting melodies and ethereal soundscapes. Rooted in black metal and doom metal.
What makes Ultima Thulée by Blut Aus Nord notable?
The album is notable for its avant-garde approach to black metal, influencing subsequent artists within the genre. Its unique blend of melody and atmosphere helped to carve out a distinct niche for French black metal on the global stage, contributing to critical discussions around the evolution of the genre during the mid-90s. Released in 1995, 'Ultima Thulée' is Blut Aus Nord's debut album, arriving at a time when the French black metal scene was gaining international attention. This album marked the band's entry into the genre, establishing their signature sound characterized by experimental elements and a focus on atmospheric composition.
Who is Ultima Thulée for?
Ultima Thulée works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Ultima Thulée?
Ultima Thulée has 8 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Son of Hoarfrost Standout 6:01
- 2 The Plain of Ida 8:52
- 3 From Hlidskjalf 7:42
- 4 My Prayer Beyond Ginnungagap Standout 5:10
- 5 Till I Perceive Bifrost Standout 7:06
- 6 On the Way to Vigrid 5:54
- 7 Rigsthula 3:57
- 8 The Last Journey of Ringhorn 7:36
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
France
Runtime
52 min 22 sec
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