The Cult Is Alive by Darkthrone - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

At a time when most of the first wave of Norwegian black metal bands are long gone, Darkthrone has become the senior figures of this particular subgenre almost by default; they're like the Rolling Stones of death metal. And much like the Rolling Stones around the time of Some Girls and Emotional Rescue, Darkthrone now seems to be caught between staying true to their original sound and adapting to the commercial marketplace. The album's first single, "Too Old, Too Cold" is easily the most immediately accessible song the band has ever done, sounding more like American hardcore punks the Misfits than anyone else, and elsewhere "Graveyard Slut" and "Whiskey Funeral" add to the album's punky feel. Longtime fans might grouse about the somewhat diluted sound of the album, but the shift in emphasis is both subtle and effective. Rather than simply going through the black metal motions, The Cult Is Alive is one of Darkthrone's most satisfying recent albums. ~ Stewart Mason

4. Graveyard Slut

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

3. Atomic Coming

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

7. De Underjordiske

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

8. Tyster På Gud

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

5. Underdogs and Overlords

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

1. The Cult Of Goliath

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

6. Whiskey Funeral

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

10. Forebyggende Krig

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

9. Shut Up

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

2. Too Old Too Cold

Primary Artist: Darkthrone; Main Performer
Composer: Gylve Fenris Nagell
Ted Skjellum; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal

Label

Peaceville

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
Norwegian Bokmål

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 13, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

669910738054