Album Rating: 4.0

Glad to see this get a review, very strong album, although After is definitely my favorite of the Ihsahn records I've heard.

Album Rating: 5.0

He's insanely consistent. This one just has a massive sound that I cant get enough of

I think I'll always be partial to early era ihsahn. This is alright with some cool spots but doesn't really reel me in

I massively admire him as an artist but his solo stuff does nothing for me.

such a fun album

Album Rating: 3.5

This is dope, admittedly wish I enjoyed Ihsahn in general more sometimes, but oftentimes orchestral black metal isn't totally my bag.

This isn't really black metal at all though. Ihsahn's just been straight up prog metal with harsh vocals for a while. Maybe like 3% black metal lol. The first few albums retain a bit more of that black metal sound

Ill have to check this. Have it on my phone but im stuck on a band atm so behind on many many albums

Album Rating: 5.0

Yeah, there's very small bits of black metal here

Album Rating: 3.5

Yeaaaah the musical theatre aspects of this are even more intense than on, say, After, and I think it's to the album's detriment. And I wish Ihsahn switched up his vocals after 30 years.

Album Rating: 3.5

This most feels like a black metal Bond soundtrack.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"He's insanely consistent" I think you meant Ihsahnely consistent...

Album Rating: 3.5

I only listened to this twice, but I really enjoyed it.

Album Rating: 5.0

@kkarron I get that criticism, but interestingly enough that is exactly why I like it as much as I do

Album Rating: 3.5

Aye, I've been into his stuff for 20 years now, I know his deal, I'm just... growing apart from it. A decade back or so I might've loved it for the reasons I'm not digging it so much today.

Album Rating: 3.5

Great review, this is my second favorite of his solo outings after Arktis

>black metal Bond soundtrack

Heh, well put.

Kinda annoying album.

Album Rating: 4.0

Incredible review. Listening as I type and being completely blown away…

Album Rating: 4.5

A nearly perfect realization of Das Seelenbrechen's vision.

Album Rating: 4.5

first time checking his solo stuff and man this is incredibly good. the orchestra sounds so massive and full. i appreciate going all out if you're gonna do it. his cleans are really great as well which i didn't expect. cool blend of stuff. might 4.5 this after a few more spins. really gotta check his other stuff.