A Blaze in the Northern Sky

[Airneanach]

UAFM is definitely the most evil fecker of the lot. It's interesting because Transilvanian Hunger's become the trendiest one, I think. You'd see it more on t-shirts, hear it more in references etc. There's a certain school of thought out there I think that that trio of albums got progressively darker but TH actually overdone the cold minimalism of the production to the point where it's essentially an ambient work. You can play it at low volume and it works quite well as a hypnotic dirge. Funeral Moon needs to be turned up, though. It kicks doors down.

ABITNS  is easily the most accessible of the lot, to its strength I think. They're each a slightly different shade of black, aren't they, and compliment each other quite well.

They've been listened to and discussed to death but the three together is still a fine way to drink a Friday evening away...

[Blackout]

An ambient work 

I'd hate to hear what you consider a heavy album.

[CorkonianHunger]

I don't bother too much trying decide between ABITNS, UAFM or TH. I enjoy that they all have their own sound and song writing. I generally enjoy everything they put out (maybe except Hate Them, which was a bit bland).

Still think Total Death, Plaguewielder and Ravishing Grimness are overlooked. Also, Sardonic Wrath is fantastic.

Under a Funeral Moon has to be considered gold standard black metal for Crossing the Triangle of Flames alone.

[hellfire]

Still think Total Death, Plaguewielder and Ravishing Grimness are overlooked. Also, Sardonic Wrath is fantastic.

Nothing wrong with any of those at all.  Sardonic Wrath is a quality record.

[Blackout]

I don't bother too much trying decide between ABITNS, UAFM or TH. I enjoy that they all have their own sound and song writing. I generally enjoy everything they put out (maybe except Hate Them, which was a bit bland).

Still think Total Death, Plaguewielder and Ravishing Grimness are overlooked. Also, Sardonic Wrath is fantastic.

Under a Funeral Moon has to be considered gold standard black metal for Crossing the Triangle of Flames alone.

Agreed and Panzerfaust. That unholy trinity just overshadows them so much.

[Blackout]

Over fjell og gjennom torner is probably my favourite Darkthrone track and I know ill get a lot of stick for that. Its just so punchy and leaves you wanting more.  I hate how short it is.

[CorkonianHunger]

Over fjell og gjennom torner is probably my favourite Darkthrone track and I know ill get a lot of stick for that. Its just so punchy and leaves you wanting more.  I hate how short it is.

Great song, people overlook the actual riff writing of that album just for the novelty of its cover/sound. Skald av satans sol is another for me.

[astfgyl]

UAFM is definitely the most evil fecker of the lot. It's interesting because Transilvanian Hunger's become the trendiest one, I think. You'd see it more on t-shirts, hear it more in references etc. There's a certain school of thought out there I think that that trio of albums got progressively darker but TH actually overdone the cold minimalism of the production to the point where it's essentially an ambient work. You can play it at low volume and it works quite well as a hypnotic dirge. Funeral Moon needs to be turned up, though. It kicks doors down.

ABITNS  is easily the most accessible of the lot, to its strength I think. They're each a slightly different shade of black, aren't they, and compliment each other quite well.

They've been listened to and discussed to death but the three together is still a fine way to drink a Friday evening away...

I can get on board with the ambient assessment of it. Hypnotic stuff.  When I first heard it I couldn't understand why it never changed.

[open face surgery]

Have TH on now. Can't remember the last time I listened to it. Unreal.

[Airneanach]

An ambient work 

I'd hate to hear what you consider a heavy album.

Tone and atmosphere, quiet mix, bitter cold soundscape that doesn't break out into obvious moments of rock n roll rage.

I'm not saying it should be classed under easy listening in a record store. But it's more than equipped to be considered ambient and consumed as such.

[Blackout]

Fenriz seems to dislike how much attention TH got and mentions that he finds some of the tracks "too melodic".  I like Fenriz though he has that sardonic dark humour that I enjoy.

[John Kimble]

On a complete side note, and not too recent a revelation given the age of this link, but random Fenriz fact...he's big into his deep house and techno. Prob old news to many here but it caught me by surprise...

https://thequietus.com/articles/21635-fenriz-darkthrone-interview-favourite-albums

[open face surgery]

Ya, he has a Richie Hawtin Plastikman tattoo an all.

[boozegeune]

Nice to see some love for panzerfaust, super album as well.

[Killchain]

Can't believe A Blaze in the Northern Sky is 29 years old. Prefer TH myself. Those three albums are some body of work though.