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The Pagan Prosperity

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I was lucky enough to pick this up in 1998 when I first really started getting into black metal and I have to say that "Pagan Prosperity" is definitly one of the best albums to do that with. Galdar's vocals shine here,as opposed to "Born of the Flickering" where they were thin and scratchy, here, especially with the overdub of high pitched and low pitched growls like in the end of "My Demonic Figures", you can really feel the power that can be Galdar's scream. The guitars are woven intricatley. Nothing is better than the solo tradeoff in "The Millenium King" between Galdar and Jardar. The production is probably one of the first cleaner sounds in the history of black metal. Its not too layered, too thin or too raw. The only thing I find flawed is the toning down of the double bass but I guess Tony sucked it up on drums. If only Tdjolav would have stayed around I think the album would have definitly had more. Another shining point here is the mix of the bass. In most other black metal albums around 1997, the bass was almost gone but here Jardar is clearly audible, adding to good production. All in all "Pagan Prosperity" is more of a landmark album than people give it credit for so if you are commiting the carnal sin of not owning this album I suggest you repent today and get it!

"The Pagan Prosperity" is one of my favorite albums and is by far the best of the Old Man's Child discography, but is it black metal? Their sound is predominantly melodic and is heavily key ladden. However, the members are threateningly armored and face painted. The lyrics & vocals as well, are directed towards dark & mystical themes of blood and death (blod og doden), all characteristics of black metal. Although, purists will not consider this band authentic black metal. I'll settle for extremely well played and proficient extreme metal as the most accurate description. This album is more of a gateway into the unholy realms of the black metal obliveon. A beginer record for those interested in hearing bands of higher musical value then what the current main stream music industry is attempting to deliver to us.

4.5 stars. Over the course of all eight tracks the guitar melodies and outright grooving are nothing less than impressive. While this album is certainly not a masterpiece, it is an exceptional and well-rounded CD loaded with memorable music front-to-back. For newcomers to the finely tuned world that is Old Man's Child, I heartily recommend "In Defiance of Existence" as a first purchase. I am addicted to this band and I hope they stay around for many more great albums; not the least of which is "The Pagan Prosperity."

This is Old Man's Child's best album to date. (...). Buy it.

The songs have such great melody and are very catchy. Out of all the black metal bands I've heard of or been listining to this has got to be one of the best. There's not one bad song on here. A great abulm for any fan of any kind of genre of metal. Buy it you won't regret it.

This is a SUPERB example of how black metal should be. This is a mixture of stuff like The Haunted/At the Gates with Dimmu Borgir. The best song is Behind the Mask with probably one of the most amazing riffs ive ever heard. If you like any style of metal, or black metal then buy this!

I first came across OMC on a black metal compilation album. The "Millenium King" is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. Almost demonically heavenly is how the song sounds. Great black metal with some great melodies thrown in. After hearing this CD, OMC is probably my favorite black metal band.

most black metal fans like the old raw, crunchy, made in your bathroom sound that you would find on Old Mans Childs first album. but on THE PAGAN PROSPERITY the sound is cleaner and more diverse vocally giving it a stronger presence. for anyone who is looking into the black metal genre this would be a good start. the album has fury along with melodic beauty. this album was followed by two more very good records from this band.

This is not black metal.this is 'all cd long the same speed' metal with some keyboards and,i admit,a black metal voice.Besides,Galder is a very arrogant man.Only 2 times listening is enough. Okay, there are 2 or 3 interesting songs.But it all sounds so much the same!!Good metal album, BAD BLACK metal album.

OMC is the greatest. The best blend of metal and classical overtures ever. They are the masters. Pure genius. If you like OMC some other bands to check out are Dimmu Borgir, Borknagar, and Thyrfing. They are the only bands that even come close to the masters. I never cared for this type of metal untill OMC. A killer cd....