| Belus |  | Artist: Burzum
Label: Byelobog Productions
Category: Digital Music Album
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,309
Genre: death-metal-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 3136 Minutes
Release Date: March 8, 2010
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Trying my best to avoid worshipping at the altar of Burzum June 9, 2010
B. Meyer (Minneapolis, MN)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Every review I read seems to lack any objectivity and concentrates more on "Varg is a madman so his album must be terrible" type lines of thought. I'll do my best to not follow that, nor praise the man as some sort of cult hero.
The first time I listened to the album I wasn't at all impressed. To the contrary I didn't like it at all. I've now gone through a few times and it's growing on me. This is exactly what happened with Filsofem (arguably the blueprint for the black metal genre for a good decade upon its release) however I don't think Belus will ever achieve the status of Filosofem. Like previous Burzum work, there isn't a single song that stands out as the album is considered to be a piece in and of itself. I now find myself somewhat spellbound listening to the album and my dog is happy that she gets to go on some absurdly long walks so I can listen to Belus the whole way through.
Musically, there isn't much growth or evidence of new talent found in the work. Varg plays his way and if you're not a fan you simply won't enjoy any of it. Guitars are thin sounding and concentrate on arpeggiated chord structures more than fancy single note lines, the bass isn't terribly bassy and the drumming is simple and subdued. What is presented is to be consumed as a whole, not to be over analyzed on any single instrument. It is not meant to be an exhibition of skill (let's admit it, the guy isn't exactly a genius on guitar or any other instrument), it is meant to be a statement and a force of will.
So, the good:
Burzum returns to form after a prolonged absence
Belus "captures the moment" - hard to explain, but listen to it while you're just out walking around and let it sink in as opposed to listening with an overly critical ear
When it's at its best, Belus is very hypnotic and beautiful
the bad:
Burzum returns to form after a prolonged absence (depends on if you're a fan or not I suppose)
Standard crummy black metal production value
aimless at times
It's no Filosofem, and I was really hoping that this album would hit me with an iron gauntlet and present itself as the greatest thing since (insert great thing here)
Whatever you preconceived notions you have about the man, his art is a statement that is hard to ignore.
 Flaccid release from criminal Vikernes June 2, 2010
StStephenAnthony (Nashville, TN)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
So let me get this straight: Varg Vikernes spends 20 years in prison for killing a fellow black metal weirdo and chooses to release a pile of crap upon his return? Vikernes has a lot to be ashamed of. He is a murderer. He has written a Neo-Nazi based Philosophy Bible. He even smirked at the court cameras when they sentenced him to life in prison back in 1992.
But the man has done some impressive work. He wrote a wonderful song called, "As Flittermice As Satan's Spys," - a tune I thoroughly enjoyed on Darkthrone's Transylvanian Hunger LP. He also wrote "Rundgang um die transzendentale Saule der Singularitat" a song prominently featured in the underground Film treasure "Gummo" and on the album "Filosofem."
So how could this man release such a flaccid Black Metal offering? I think that this once and for all uncovers the facade of Burzum being an elitist act. This is simply garage recordings from a skinhead. Let's put it to rest once and for all. For shame Lord of Chaos.
 Belus April 28, 2010
darkmoon (oakland, ca)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've read a lot of so-so reviews but I find this album to be no disappointment. Another emotional, dark, trance-inducing, hauntingly beautiful journey from the mind and heart of a very unusual individual. Thanks Varg.
 Not bad..Not great April 23, 2010
Nate (California, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i think people are hyping this album up a bit too much, i have found a time and place to enjoy this album but all in all its just another decent black metal album with the all too like muffled guitars and drumkit sounding like its under 1000 pounds of blankets, for some reason i was kinda excited to hear what varg had come up with over the years and perhaps i was expecting more, i see some people breaking the songs down as if there sum intricate piece of music but the riffs and drums on this album are really just pretty basic and typical metal riffs..ill end my rant here.
Great April 23, 2010
Gil Galad (Chicago, IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a black metal fan. To give you a perspective on my review, some of my favorite bands are Burzum, Emperor, Hades Almighty, Satyricon. I bought the first Burzum CD in 1994. I bought my last black metal CD in 2000. And now, Belus.
Quick review: this is unmistakeably Burzum. Some of the tracks are over 15 years old, a couple are based on riffs from old song, which you will recognize. The vocals have continued the change that started with Filosofem. They moved from high pitched shrieks to dark - low key screams, and occasional clean singing; still definitively Burzum.
The music is, as usual, intelligent, complex, dark and beautiful. If you're a fan or Burzum, you'll like this album.
Listen to the samples provided, don't take my word for it. If you're new to Burzum, you'll still like this album.
If you're new to Black Metal, then this review doesn't pertain to you. Browse the jazz section.
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