Genesis

Rotting Christ | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B00006RINN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,378 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behold! The Power of Rotting Black Metal!, November 10, 2002

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Paul W. Henderson (Yuma, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genesis (Audio CD)

These guys continue to kick ... with some new Anti-gospel to terrify the sheep and cause a stampede through the pews. Ethereal eerie vocals, Gregorian style Evil chants, and wicked atmospheric harmonies add to the Black Metal maelstrom. I was especially impressed by "In Domine Sathana", "Ad Noctis", and "Under the Name of Legion". It's always nice to hear good music inspired by and dedicated to the majesty of Satan.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "It's time to face the flame", May 10, 2004

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D. Knouse (vancouver, washington United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genesis (Audio CD)

4.5 stars. While "Thy Mighty Contract" remains my favorite Rotting Christ album, and "Khronos 666" runs a respectable second, "Genesis" is growing more impressive with each spin. This album has many Gothic touches, akin to their more recent albums, but these Greeks are certainly not afraid of Black Metal blast-beats either. There are moments here where it sounds as if they are chanting directly and exclusively to The Dark Lord. But more often than not, the eerie atmosphere is more of an embracing factor, rather than a potential drowning wave. Along with the always reliable lead guitar riffs there is a formidable rhythm section that keeps things creative with double-bass drumming and more than a few memorable, creative grooves. One odd moment here comes with the track "Release Me" where there is a section straight out of 80s New Wave. Then there is even the occassional Industrial influence, as can be found on the track "The Call of the Aethyrs." These tendencies are not bad, but they are noticably out of context with the rest of the album. As you can probably surmise I prefer the heavier Rotting Christ to the more ambient Rotting Christ from "A Dead Poem" and "Sleep of Angels." But this is still Rotting Christ, and after all my nitpicking this remains a very infectious listen filled with chanting choirs, Gothic keyboards or touches of emotive electronica, a strangely captivating lead vocal performance(complete with Greek accent), and excellent production value. This is Rotting Christ fearlessly branching out from their patented sound and reaping the benefits with undeniable success. Thank you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Staying Brutal, October 22, 2004

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Kirk Phillips "Jim" (Ventura, Ca, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genesis (Audio CD)

I have seen Rotting Christ evolve into one of the best atmospheric bands in the world, and though they have become great at creating these different moods, it is their dedication to their black-metal roots that keep me coming back for more. Whether it's tight, muscular riffs, dizzying dual-guitar frenzies, or ear-rattling low frequency undertones, Rotting Christ delivers the goods time and time again. Sakis named Bathory, Celtic Frost, and Venom as three of his important influences when he was younger, and it's cool to see a band remain true to the innovative spirit of their predecessors while still blazing a new trail to carve out a niche that is truly their own. While other bands head off in directions that may make their long-time fans groan in frustration, Rotting Christ have never given me a reason to doubt the integrity of their direction, producing some of the most brutal, haunting music of our time. Great album, my personal favorite is "The Call of the Aethyrs", with "Quintessence" and "Daemons" close behind, though this whole disc is just amazing and gets frequent play on my many music devices. All hail Rotting Christ!