This album is a strange and wonderful brew. Thrashing death metal played with vintage doom guitar tones forms the bedrock of the music. But the real greatness comes from the symphonic and folk elements scattered throughout. I would describe this music as brutal and refreshing, as strange of a combination of words as that may be. A truly great and awesome album this is. Matthew Smith
A powerful metal opus, blending soaring vocals, intricate melodies, and thunderous riffs for an epic listening experience. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 26, 2023
All the folk metal elements that I fell in love with from Waves Are Dancing are present on this album.
I love the lead solo on The Smile of the Cossack.
I have the vinyl edition. akunderhile