A whole lot better than their first. Unlike the latter, it almost never sounds like a caricature.
The first half of the album is still majorly annoying to me though, with its dorky powered black
metal - just done better than on their first oput. I was hopeful because there is a section on
the first track where I actually like that, but the rest disappointed. Track 5 exemplifies how
annoying this can get. Album is saved by its instrumental interludes on tracks 3,6 and bits of
others. Nice guitar noodling with medieval textures in addition. Those sections become more
prevalent in the second half, which is miles better. Still dislike the album overall, but it is
not bad per se like its older brother. 2.3
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