Enslaved Album: “Axioma Ethica Odini”

This album combines all the best elements of their entire career. Everything is high-impact and immaculately crafted. They have recovered some of the excitement of "Mardraum" a decade ago and blended it with their new technical virtuosity. "Vertebrae" had made me doubt these guys, but they are now back with a vengeance.

Enslaved keep the intricacy and subtleties of their last three albums yet bring the rock, and I like it. Whip tight, smart and visceral, this may be the masterpiece they were always capable of. Their best since (at least) 2003's Below The Lights.

I'm extraordinarily picky about my music. Not in an idiotic, doesn't-know-crap-about-time-signatures hipster sort of way, but seriously. This album is great.

This album keeps getting better and better after every spin. I can't get enough of Ethica Odini,Raidho and Giants. This is a great melting pot of black,pagan and progressive rock elements. The repetitious riff age is hallucinating. It is almost like a black metal version of "Animals" by Pink Floyd. The production is just perfect for this melancholy music. They truly have their own sound. Tentatively speaking, I think this is their best album to date. Did you notice the tip of the hat to Yes on "Night Sight"? Update: I have been listening to this album for two straight weeks and it is in my humble opinion one of the best black prog albums that I have ever heard.

There is not a single song that I could nominate to be removed from this album. Even their instrumental songs are awesome. The symphony of both guttural growls and the clean vocals makes this album great. I find this band even better than Opeth, and that is a lot to say.