I would be surprised if he produced it, or the whole album for that matter. Known as kings 1 and 2 in english bibles, the book of kings is originally a single book that recounts the rule of israels kings from davids son solomon up until. Get all the lyrics to songs on the book of kings and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The two books of kings are regarded by many as the last part of a work commonly known as the deuteronomistic history. Australian funeral doom band mournful congregations new album the book of kings is beautiful. Track 4 the book of kings sounds like a cross between edge of sanity playing slow and godsend a norwegian doom metal band that dan swano performed vocals for. Watch the video for the book of kings from mournful congregation s the book of kings for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It is difficult to ascribe diversity to funeral doom genre in general, especially when the action unfolds over only four tracks consuming nearly 80 minutes. A morbid pageantry of our kings facade knelt before the sire, clasped in hand the jewel soma is the teardrop of agni the winding chambers, a portrayal of royalty. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I was maybe threefifths of the way through my first listen of mournful congregation s the book of kings when i knew for sure i was in love. Mournful congregation the book of kings releases discogs. The book of kings by mournful congregation on amazon music.
In fact this has the slight feel of a dan swano song. Mournful congregation the book of kings lyrics genius. Huge mournful congregation fan since their first album, but this album takes things even further in every conceivable way imaginable. I will admit, it is a bit hard to get through the entire album in one sitting, as the last track alone is over 33 minutes long.
Mournful congregation the book of kings lyrics and. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2011, cd discogs. I picked up mournful congregation s the book of kings based on a strong recommendation from josh haun, who named it coalbumoftheyear. The book of kings by mournful congregation, released 22 july 2014 1. This is truly soul crushing and depressing music, but powerful and beautiful at the same time.
The book of kings moves slowly, but not at an unnaturally glacial paceit is refined and thoughtful. Listen free to mournful congregation the book of kings the catechism of depression, the waterless streams and more. Mournful congregation the book of kings 2011 full album. The book of kings mournful congregation 20 buck spin. A morbid pageantry of our kings facade knelt before the sire, clasped in hand the jewel soma is the teardrop of agni the winding chambers, a portrayal of royalty secrecy deepening, unfolding enigma stretching far beyond the mystic dawn oh enchanter of the februar winds spoke blue. It doesnt feature furious screaming or harsh grunts. The viewing, printing or downloading of this book grants you only a limited. Mournful congregations the book of kings when i knew for sure i was in love. Furthermore, mournful congregation dont rely on the traditional tools of metal to achieve aural or emotional gravity. It didnt hit me over the head at any particular instant.
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