Empty is the void, swallows faded sun
Earth withers in absence of its golden God
Raking through the fields, turning aching soils
Left to regress, in dusts of death and worlds defiled
Lusting for power / Anguish of life imprisoned
Top of the tower / The key to infinite wisdom
To pierce through the looming cloud of slumber
Is to subject the world to the plummeting hammer of thunder
Death takes its time
Nothing left behind
Unfurling void, life swept aside
In the crushing vice of the curling tide
Across shattered grounds, through falling skies
The world resounds in collapsing life
Death takes its time
Nothing is left behind
Clouds cling to us, like nightmares to writhing sleepless nights
Haunted winds blow through, derelict vacancy of mind
Breath in deep the fumes, the thickening fog of greed and lust
The only path ahead is paved with concrete, and rubble, and rust
Surface of this world, bleached black, with the end of harmonious existence
The script on the stone, the forests dying breath, were 'good riddance'
supported by 33 fans who also own “Thickening Fog”
I have yet to listen to this entire album without skipping a single track. Like an enchanter, the album keeps your attention with its effortless flow throughout, despite having crushing riffs, progressive breakdowns, and epic-length songs. gebs
Seattle’s Laden captures the storm and stress of the greatest, grimmest post-metal, crafting songs from 20-megaton riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2022
The new album from Cult of Luna is full of the same epic, sweeping post-metal for which they've become known. Riffs & atmospherics abound. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 22, 2021
supported by 28 fans who also own “Thickening Fog”
this their most solid release to date, there other records are all insanely brilliant, you should buy them if you enjoy this for sure. keep kicking ass and putting some of the best sludge this decade. Ryan Graham