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Solefald - Neonism

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Neonism


Second full-length, Neonism is usually classified as a black metal album, but it really fits into a category of its own, or perhaps one also occupied by Arcturus, Fleurety, and very few others. There are definitely elements of black metal in this music -- the shrieking vocals that are sometimes used, the big gothic keyboards, etc. -- but there are other parts that would infuriate (and have) any sort of black metal purist. Most notably, there are the occasional electronic beats and half-spoken, half-rapped vocals (as on "Speed Increased to Scaffold"). While unexpected, these parts actually work well. It also helps that the lyrics are so well written, as evidenced by lines such as "she swallow...

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