Search - Emperor :: Ix Equilibrium

Breath-taking furious symphonic black metal

James B. Beavan | Laurel, MD USA | 11/19/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Brilliant production and great musicianship lead to the best album of Emperor's career. Plenty of fire still left in the tank on their 3rd full length and the band works in harmony to create a superb symphonic black metal record. The music is plenty technical and will give you numerous listens to fully hear everything presented in rich full bodied splendor. This is an essential purchase for any fan of extreme metal!"

Amazing.

P. Walczak | 04/16/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have no idea why people say this is Emperor's worst album. I have "In the Nightside Eclipse" and "Athems to the Welkin at Dusk" and "Prometheus"- and personally I think this is their best album. The production is so much better than in "In the Nightside Eclipse" and "Anthems to Welkin at Dusk". The music is very full and majestic...as it is in other Emperor albums also...but it just goes to show their touch has not been lost. Just overall it is very beautiful with much clearer production and some improved vocals. I highly recommend this album."

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SpacegrassMan | Insane Land of Words & Music | 01/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have to be honest in saying that like other reviewers, I don't hear where the bad blood about this recording is coming from. I'm a fan of both stages of Emperor. I loved the early stuff as well as the more symphonic Emperor. I think this is as great a recording as, Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk. A lot of people think that one was their best. If it were up to me, I'd list all of their albums as the best. If you liked the Welkin CD, you will like this. Emperor seemed a bit more heavier on Anthems, but not so much that you will hear this and be bummed out at all.

Hail the mighty Emperor!"