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Eternal Kingdom (Digi Packagaing)

by: Cult of Luna

Release Date June 16, 2008
Crassly dismissed by some as mere Isis copyists, Swedish eight-piece Cult of Luna have been plying their apocalyptic, post-metal wares for some time now; having released their self-titled debut in 2001, they are now on album number five - one more than their Californian-based counterparts - and Eternal Kingdom marks a further evolvement of the band's sound. Granted, it may lack the sheer sonic vastness of that first album and its flawless follow-up, 2003's The Beyond, and it doesn't quite match the crushing emotional intensity of Salvation. Nevertheless, it retains many of the features of all three records (notably, the distinctive if slightly one-dimensional vocals and the slow, build-to-climax song structures) as well as building on the experimentalism ... Read More:

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The Beyond

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date February 10, 2003
When the topic of discussion turns to heavy metal, it often seems to be the case that I choose, or rather am forced to take the sidelines, being someone that could never be described as a 'metal fan.' How is it then, that bands such as Cult of Luna and their avuncular forebearers Isis take such pride of place in my music collection?
As far as I can see, and a point always brought up when my aversion to metal music is questioned, is that the heaviness in this particular genre of post-metal is there not just for the sake of appealing to an audience, or to tempt one to throw a couple of horns in the air, but to embody emotion in all its undiluted, crushing reality.

Through Earache Records, The Beyond was released a fair few years ago, in ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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Somewhere Along the Highway

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date May 08, 2006
If I were a vulgar young man I would reel off a list of superlatives to describe the intensity and diversity of this magnificent Swedish made long player. However I will choose a more tender approach. I first got into Cult of Luna in 2003 with their 'The Beyond' release. I had recently got involved with bands such as Neurosis and Isis and they fitted in nicely alongside them. However last year, when I went to Roskilde I was somewhat blase about seeing them. I just thought they would be a pleasant alternative to Red Hot Chili Peppers. I was wrong. They were so much more. The minute they came on, basked in red light, four individuals, their guitars siloheted in the smoke, I knew it was going to be special. The main reason for this was the fact that they played ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
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Salvation

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date October 04, 2004
This album is immense. It has epic sounding metal parts whilst skillfully blending post-rock into their tracks.

Yes, Cult of Luna do seem to follow Neurosis' footsteps a little. However. Salvation is a brilliant starter album to Cult of Luna.

If you like Doom Metal and Post Rock, this is going to blow your socks off.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Eternal Kingdom

by: Cult of Luna

Release Date June 16, 2008
Crassly dismissed by some as mere Isis copyists, Swedish eight-piece Cult of Luna have been plying their apocalyptic, post-metal wares for some time now; having released their self-titled debut in 2001, they are now on album number five - one more than their Californian-based counterparts - and Eternal Kingdom marks a further evolvement of the band's sound. Granted, it may lack the sheer sonic vastness of that first album and its flawless follow-up, 2003's The Beyond, and it doesn't quite match the crushing emotional intensity of Salvation. Nevertheless, it retains many of the features of all three records (notably, the distinctive if slightly one-dimensional vocals and the slow, build-to-climax song structures) as well as building on the experimentalism and integration ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Cult of Luna: Limited Edition

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date October 01, 2007
I got into Cult Of Luna when The Beyond came out, and that album blew me away. As soon as I heard that the quite dificult to buy, first album was being re-released i bought it straight away.
It is everything you would expect to hear from COL, yet i dont feel it is as good as The Beyond. A worthy buy espescially with songs like To Be Remembered that blow you away.
This is an album for people who want something, heavy and original. Also check out Isis and Cubic Space Division...

CD-Charts Position 7
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Eternal Kingdom [VINYL]

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date June 30, 2008
Crassly dismissed by some as mere Isis copyists, Swedish eight-piece Cult of Luna have been plying their apocalyptic, post-metal wares for some time now; having released their self-titled debut in 2001, they are now on album number five - one more than their Californian-based counterparts - and Eternal Kingdom marks a further evolvement of the band's sound. Granted, it may lack the sheer sonic vastness of that first album and its flawless follow-up, 2003's The Beyond, and it doesn't quite match the crushing emotional intensity of Salvation. Nevertheless, it retains many of the features of all three records (notably, the distinctive if slightly one-dimensional vocals and the slow, build-to-climax song structures) as well as building on the experimentalism and integration ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Somewhere Along the Highway [VINYL]

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date May 01, 2006
If I were a vulgar young man I would reel off a list of superlatives to describe the intensity and diversity of this magnificent Swedish made long player. However I will choose a more tender approach. I first got into Cult of Luna in 2003 with their 'The Beyond' release. I had recently got involved with bands such as Neurosis and Isis and they fitted in nicely alongside them. However last year, when I went to Roskilde I was somewhat blase about seeing them. I just thought they would be a pleasant alternative to Red Hot Chili Peppers. I was wrong. They were so much more. The minute they came on, basked in red light, four individuals, their guitars siloheted in the smoke, I knew it was going to be special. The main reason for this was the fact that they played the majority ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Beyond

by: Cult of Luna

Release Date
When the topic of discussion turns to heavy metal, it often seems to be the case that I choose, or rather am forced to take the sidelines, being someone that could never be described as a 'metal fan.' How is it then, that bands such as Cult of Luna and their avuncular forebearers Isis take such pride of place in my music collection?
As far as I can see, and a point always brought up when my aversion to metal music is questioned, is that the heaviness in this particular genre of post-metal is there not just for the sake of appealing to an audience, or to tempt one to throw a couple of horns in the air, but to embody emotion in all its undiluted, crushing reality.

Through Earache Records, The Beyond was released a fair few years ago, in the days when Kerrang(!) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 10
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Cult of Luna

by: Cult Of Luna

Release Date August 27, 2004
I got into Cult Of Luna when The Beyond came out, and that album blew me away. As soon as I heard that the quite dificult to buy, first album was being re-released i bought it straight away.
It is everything you would expect to hear from COL, yet i dont feel it is as good as The Beyond. A worthy buy espescially with songs like To Be Remembered that blow you away.
This is an album for people who want something, heavy and original. Also check out Isis and Cubic Space Division...