Arcturus-The Sham Mirrors

[airman]

Whaddya think about the new album The Sham Mirrors

Brilliant indeed!

listen to this song:
http://www.theendrecords.com/real_audio/arcturus_crossedstar.mp3

also:
http://www.prophecyproductions.de/mp3/arcturus_Radical cut.mp3
http://www.prophecyproductions.de/mp3/arcturus_kinetic.mp3

Trickster Garm showcases his previously-unexplored falsetto range; Hellhammer offers a percussive display that teeters between the organic and the inhuman; Sverd's keys pepper the spaces with masterful confidence. In a perfect world (far from the one we inhabit), lead-off track "Kinetic" would be a global hit single.

The Sham Mirrors is likely Arcturus' grand achievement, pulling together various facets of their previous releases and molding it into a bold new shape.

As described by their charismatic frontman, Trickster G.: "This is classically-engendered synthesized metal/rock to vaudeville/cabaret-tinged progressive rock conceptuals on to a myriad of deformations into jazz, experimental/Alt. electronics, beats,

 

[Chaostar]

New... new... it has been released several months ago !!

It's a masterpiece... like all Arcturus 'realisations !

 

[LostInFog]

It is a great album.

 

[PrinnyD00d]

Addictive.

 

[Monsterxman]

Been listening to it for a few months... good not great!

 

[JesusChristPose]

I listened to all 3 tracks. With only one listen, it wouldn't be fair to judge them. However, they didn't "wow" me.

 

[Speedkill]

I really like this cd, they have another one don't they? Is it any good?

 

[ricochet]

I really enjoy The Sham Mirrors and that can be said for anything else released on The End Records. I don't know if it can rival La Masquerade Infernale, but it's definitely one of my favorite albums of the year. Garm is a genius.

 

[Rusty]

I really like it.

 

[Deadlift]

it`s amazing!!!

I have the first album = fukin worthless


how is the albums between the first and last???

 

[phon1c]

awesome album, radical cut with ihsahn is amazing

 

[Blackhorse_Experience]

Originally posted by Deadlift
it`s amazing!!!

I have the first album = fukin worthless


how is the albums between the first and last???

Aspera (first album) is freaking awesome! I mean.. I guess if you dont really like black metal it wouldnt be your sorta thing. But I love this album. It may be my fav of theirs. Great black metal. Its not like freakin MayheM or anything. La Masquerade is also amazing. I probably tie LMI and TSM. As for disguised masters.. I personally dont like it.. its too techo-ish for my taste. I do love the re-recording of Du Nordavind though. Arcturus rules!

 

[Stinkfist]

Second best album of the year.

 

[jester00]

Originally posted by Stinkfist
Second best album of the year.

whats the best?

 

[yourdeadgroom]

It's good, but I got sick of it rather quick, I much prefer Le Masquerade Infernal

 

[Blackspirit]

Originally posted by NovemberFrost
Addictive.

Ditto! )

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

i dont think people really understand just how addictive this album is. i mean, the songs are SO hypnotic, it's beyond words. ad absurdum and nightmare heaven are simply incredible. the production is perfect. hell hammers drumming is flawless and on another level. garms vocals are unparalleled. this is the album of the year and one of the greatest albums ever released. this album will be remembered forever. seriously guys, this album IS that good.

 

[Nightspirit]

agreed, tis somewhat hypnotic

 

[Spike]

The Sham Mirrors is in my 'Top 5' for the year for sure!

Won't know exactly where it sit until the end of the year though.....

 

[mindflesh]

Definitely a good album, but somehow I don't listen to it too often (except the tracks "Nightmare Heaven", "Collapse Generation" and, of course, "Radical Cut"). Well done, but not necessarily something that I want to listen to regularly.