I, pulling myself up from the leaves, strained to see through the haze
and wondered if I had been here before. Except for the haunting fireflies' glow, I was by myself.
He was by himself; wandering, scurrying through the trees... Away from consciousness, on a path to the many worlds that I weaved with my fingertips. Except for me, unknowing, he was –
[Solo: Kiburz]
All at once, the lights, carried from a distance, shot to me, flowing through me, flashing before me, violent, convulsing, bright:
I was haggard but unworn, I was youthful but bitter, I was ignorant, I was worldly, I was shown into a lifetime's experiences.
[Solo: Perez]
The flashes pulsed away, left me sitting on the damp forest floor.
Gold light poured through the trees above and danced across tufts of mist and thriving… (I am alone again)
Oak, bobbing ashes, curious crows, waving branches, fireflies,
old friend, scurrying, demon, timber, voice, the bay, the cottage, the cave… (I am alone again)
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What I like the most about this album is that it seems to be more riff-oriented and memorable compared to their earlier albums which were chock-full of crazy dissonant riffage but their songs often meandered or lacked any distinct progression. That is not to say that this this album is any less dense, but is certainly a little catchier, here and there. As always with Ulcerate, their music rewards repeated listening while clearly retaining the tragic, emotional feeling the band is known for. Lefteris Kefalas
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An excellent release that significantly improved from their previous albums.
Blood Incantation's Hidden History of the Human Race sounds like Covenant-era Morbid Angel, Death, Brutality, Afterbirth, Lykathea Aflame, Atheist, and Cynic had a child.
I really enjoy Blood Incantation's lyrical themes, while their name would make one presume they're about the occult or played-out satanic crap, they take a deep dive into the unknown of the cosmos and extraterrestrial beings.
Excellent work! Sid