{"product_id":"burzum-det-som-engang-var","title":"Burzum - Det Som Engang Var","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurzum\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eDet Som Engang Var\u003c\/em\u003e arrived in 1993 as the Norwegian project's second full-length, cementing its position as a defining voice in second-wave black metal. Released during a period of explosive creativity for the genre, this album showcased Varg Vikernes' evolution beyond the raw ferocity of \u003cem\u003eDiabolical Fullmoon Mysticism\u003c\/em\u003e, incorporating layered synths, intricate guitar work, and compositional ambition that would influence countless bands. The record stands as one of black metal's most technically accomplished statements, balancing lo-fi production aesthetics with genuine melodic sophistication and atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross eight tracks, \u003cem\u003eDet Som Engang Var\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of Norse mythology, nature, and darkness with measured pacing and dramatic range. \"Den Onde Kysten\" and \"Han Som Reiste\" exemplify the album's ability to construct sprawling narratives through tremolo-picked riffs and synth passages that evoke desolate landscapes. \"Key To The Gate\" and \"En Ring Til Aa Herske\" demonstrate Vikernes' command of dynamic arrangement, shifting between crushing intensity and introspective folk-influenced segments. The instrumental passages and keyboard work throughout create an immersive atmosphere that feels both corpse-painted and surprisingly contemplative, while \"Lost Wisdom\" and \"Naar Himmelen Klarner…\" close the album with a sense of wintry finality. This is black metal that rewards repeated listening, revealing new textural details with each encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2022 Back On Black reissue restores \u003cem\u003eDet Som Engang Var\u003c\/em\u003e to vinyl with careful attention to the original's sonic character. The package includes a white paper inner sleeve and a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap, presenting the album with the visual clarity it deserves. For those seeking the album on its preferred format, this pressing captures the layered production and dynamic range essential to experiencing Vikernes' vision in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Det Som Engang Var\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Burzum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Back On Black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Black Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cassette, Album, Reissue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 803341560826\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA1. Den Onde Kysten\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. Key To The Gate\u003cbr\u003e\nA3. En Ring Til Aa Herske\u003cbr\u003e\nA4. Lost Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. Han Som Reiste\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. Naar Himmelen Klarner\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. Snu Mikrokosmos Tegn\u003cbr\u003e\nB4. Svarte Troner\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Back On Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47940847796482,"sku":"SM1549","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/images.jpg?v=1780521330","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/burzum-det-som-engang-var","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}