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THE REVIEW
The year was 1994 when a group of Norwegian youths led by Shagrath, during the true explosion of Norwegian black metal, released their debut album, "For All Tid," an album that immediately achieved great success. In 1998, the album was re-released by the New Label, Nuclear Blast, adding 2 bonus tracks to the old version. It is the album most tied to the primordial black metal standards that Dimmu Borgir have ever released and manages to deliver sublime and icy atmospheres, which are the true strength of the album.
The keyboards, present though not excessively, manage to give the tracks an almost mystical aura. Shagrath's vocals are perfect: They further accentuate the coldness of this record. Every time he sings, I feel a pang in my heart.
Some have criticized the album for an inadequate production. I do not agree with this statement because we must also thank the poor production if we can have such atmospheres. The lyrics are missing: The band decided not to include them because they are written in Norwegian, and translating them would have partly lost their beauty. There are 11 tracks, but in reality, they all seem interconnected, like an inseparable monolith of emotions. The peak is reached in the title track, which, despite not favoring aggressive tempos and deafening guitars, manages to evoke an absolutely uncommon malice and evocative strength.
As usual, my vocabulary seems almost insufficient to define such a masterpiece, at least regarding my preferences, focused on atmospheres. Buy it; you won't regret it.
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Dimmu Borgir's 1994 debut album 'For All Tid' remains a defining work of Norwegian black metal. The album's icy atmosphere and mystical keyboards set it apart, with Shagrath's vocals heightening its emotional depth. Despite some criticism on production, the raw sound contributes to the album's unique aura. Its interconnected tracks and evocative titles make it a must-listen for black metal fans.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band known for combining extreme metal with prominent keyboards, choirs, and orchestral arrangements.23 Reviews
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By wwwhatemoornet
If this had been the CD of an unknown group, Nuclear Blast wouldn’t have reissued it… allowing the luminaries of print and virtual media to weave endless praises on the melancholic mood, on the complex Norwegianness of the compositions, and on other bullshit that even they don’t know what the hell they mean.
Ultimately, a decent album that rearranged would become a MASTERPIECE.
By Broderskapet
Black metal played differently: terrifying, unsettling, cruel, magical, damnably moving, and sincere.
The nine songs on the album are black gems that shine for their intensity.
By katharsys
"'For All Tid' is the true symbol of the album, a cold, aggressive, hate-filled piece where the symphonic component plays an absolutely fundamental role."
"An album not to be missed to rediscover the true Dimmu Borgir, even for those who firmly claim to hate their recent sound..."
