Hayduke’s Top 50 of 2020
Take some time to explore my top 50 albums of 2020. There are some choices you’ll like. I promise.
Zebulon Kosted – A 20 Year Recording Retrospective
Through the entire history of ZK, Ghafur has walked his own path. In the eyes (ears and mind, as well) of this writer, that has served him well.
Zebulon Kosted – Torches Behind The Waterfall
A strong ambient blur brings you into a reminiscent period where for a split second you can duplicate the complexity of emotions and feelings you gave birth to while being in the center of life, light, and love.
Folterkammer – Die Lederpredigt
These songs are composed with perfection in mind, despite drawing from the messy rawness of traditional black metal.
Andromeda Anarchia 12/10/20 – Interview
Andromeda Anarchia: *let’s out an operatic ahhh* Music is so much fun.
Subterraen – Rotten Human Kingdom
Above all else, Rotten Human Kingdom is a pissed off beast of an album, a creature formed from the earth itself, sent forth by its mother for the vengeance so richly deserved.
Yaotl Mictlan – Sagrada Tierra del Jaguar
Through the structure of black metal, Yaotl Mictlan bring the listener back to those ancient Mayan times in an incredibly visceral way.
Abstract The Light – Magna Sapientia Quaerere – To The Depths Of Thy Soul
With plenty of variety in every aspect of their collective sound, you’ll find yourself claiming favorite parts of the music scattered throughout.
Precaria – Nigraluminiscencia
“Nigraluminiscencia” starts with a second or two of infernal fires crackling until you’re right where the music wants you, disoriented in dissonance and feeling the flames of your inner-hell.
LaColpa – Post Tenebra Lux
Over the course of roughly forty three minutes, spread across five tracks, LaColpa assail the listener with a nightmare of nihilistic intensity.