IX Equilibrium

Emperor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 27, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 27, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B00000IKI3
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,164 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Curse You All Men!

2. Decrystallizing Reason

3. An Elegy of Icaros

4. The Source of Icon E

5. Sworn

6. Nonus Aequilibrium

7. The Warriors of Modern Death

8. Of Blindness and Subsequent Seers

Editorial Reviews

Special CD box set including never-before available digipak format. Contains a previously unavailable double-sided poster featuring rare photos & album lyrics as well as an album-specific interview booklet. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and inspired album, May 23, 2000

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"phaylon" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IX Equilibrium (Audio CD)

I would have to say that metal these days is doing very well with a ridiculous amount of bands churning out one good CD after another. Emperor is one of the very best of these bands yet it is a shame that they probably never will receive the accolades they deserve so much. Their mastery over their art is apparant as they write music of a complex and rather technical nature that still manages to show raw power through it all and create a strong atmosphere of darkness. While one could argue the merits of their three albums for some time without ever deciding which one is the best I myself would have to say that IX Equilibrium deserves the honor. This could be, if for nothing else, the amazing songwriting (easily some of the best i've ever heard) and just how tight they can play (considering the nature of the music and the overall speed at which it is played, that is quite impressive). However to those looking for a band who are incredible musicians and songsmiths and whose music has no real fault then Emperor is the band you should be listening to.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breath-taking furious symphonic black metal, November 19, 2007

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James B. Beavan (Laurel, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ix Equilibrium (Audio CD)

Brilliant production and great musicianship lead to the best album of Emperor's career. Plenty of fire still left in the tank on their 3rd full length and the band works in harmony to create a superb symphonic black metal record. The music is plenty technical and will give you numerous listens to fully hear everything presented in rich full bodied splendor. This is an essential purchase for any fan of extreme metal!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing., April 16, 2007

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P. Walczak "Ornus" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: IX Equilibrium (Audio CD)

I have no idea why people say this is Emperor's worst album. I have "In the Nightside Eclipse" and "Athems to the Welkin at Dusk" and "Prometheus"- and personally I think this is their best album. The production is so much better than in "In the Nightside Eclipse" and "Anthems to Welkin at Dusk". The music is very full and majestic...as it is in other Emperor albums also...but it just goes to show their touch has not been lost. Just overall it is very beautiful with much clearer production and some improved vocals. I highly recommend this album.