Dissection - (1993) The Somberlain [2006 Reissue Double Discs .flac]

Dissection used to be a big name when it comes to talk about melodic black metal. This was the case during the mid 90s when the band released a couple of quality materials which helped to define Swedish black metal even further. Led by now deceased Jon Nödtveidt, Dissection embarked on a journey complete with sorrowful melancholy amidst carnivorous desire to bring defeat against cosmic forces. This excellent debut had long seen its place on various fans' and enthusiasts personal collection, being one of the best black metal albums to have been released during the glorious era of burgeoning underground scene. Despite having nasty traits, Jon and his team prevailed strongly over their fans despite the fact he was convicted for accessory to murder of a homo Algerian man. He was then subsequently incarcerated but not before releasing Dissection magnificent sophomore effort 'Storm of the Light's Bane' which quickly garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews among die hard fans. As for this debut, the title track itself had been worshipped by many for its mournful atmosphere yet able to create an airburst of sheer brutality unmatched by its lesser peers. Nobody could even begin to comprehend how Jon and his team managed to craft such a beautiful track. Nevertheless, the whole album provided listeners with answers that had long been sought to decipher its unparalleled beauty. This and Storm of the Light's Bane would definitely combine to become Dissection most powerful efforts to date. Alas, Jon committed suicide shortly after the release of Reinkaos, somewhere prior to August 16 2006. Thus, this album served as a memorial vigil to commemorate one of extreme metal most prolific and talented musicians in our degraded world. Jon left us with his music that would forever be immortalised in the hearts and minds of his long time fans. RIP Jon Andreas Nödtveidt (June 28 1975 – August 13 2006).

This version comes with a second disc with details shown below.

Tracklist:

1. Black Horizons 8:10

2. The Somberlain 7:05

3. Crimson Towers 0:49

4. A Land Forlorn 6:38

5. Heaven's Damnation 4:40

6. Frozen 3:44

7. Into Infinite Obscurity 1:05

8. In the Cold Winds of Nowhere 4:20

9. The Grief Prophecy / Shadows Over a Lost Kingdom 3:29

10. Mistress of the Bleeding Sorrow 4:35

11. Feathers Fell 0:41

Total time: 45:16

Disc II [Bonus]

Unreleased Live Recording 1995

1. Frozen 3:26

2. The Somberlain 7:26

Into Infinite Obscurity 7" EP 1991 (Remastered Original Mix)

3. Shadows Over a Lost Kingdom 2:48

4. Son of the Mourning 3:24

5. Into Infinite Obscurity 1:03

Demo 1992 (Remastered Original Mix)

6. Frozen 3:27

7. In the Cold Winds of Nowhere 3:58

8. Feathers Fell 0:52

9. Mistress of the Bleeding Sorrow 4:16

The Grief Prophecy Demo 1990 (Remastered Original Mix)

10. The Call of the Mist 3:57

Remastered Rehearsal 1990

11. Severed into Shreds 4:26

Satanized (Remastered Rehearsal 1991)

12. Satanized 2:52

13. Born in Fire 2:39

Total time: 44:33

Duration: 1:29:49

Disc I
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Disc II [Bonus Materials]
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