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1-Track Albums

It is standard that albums contain several different songs that are separated by distinct track markers. Sometimes, these songs may contribute to one story, which is the case on concept albums. The next, more radical step is to include only one long song on an album, which may be presented as a single track. These one track albums provide a special kind of journey for the listener, demanding full commitment without the help and orientation that the separation in several tracks may have provided.

This list includes albums that consist of only one single song presented in one track.

Please feel free to suggest more one track metal albums.



1.Abruptum - In Umbra Malitae Ambulabo, In Aeternum In Triumpho Tenebrarum
2.Abruptum - Vi Sonus Veris Nigrae Malitiaes
3.Agalloch - Faustian Echoes
4.Alkerdeel - Dyodyo Asema [Collaboration]
5.Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper

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Created by Plattner on 14.03.2024



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The Best Metal Albums* From A To # (W)

This list is meant to be an extensive, but by no means exhaustive, collection of the greatest (modern) metal albums and eps. Running the gamut from avant-garde to trve norweigan black metal. *As someone who is young in age, my tastes tend to revolve around the period of the 80s to the present.* Although certain metal albums from before will certainly be featured, the period of the 60s-70s will be under-represented. I refer you to this excellent list to gain a better appreciation for some of the best metal from that period: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/freis/martin_popoffs_the_top_500_heavy_metal_albums_of_all_time/

1.W.A.S.P. - The Crimson Idol
2.Wachenfeldt - The Interpreter
3.Wake - Devouring Ruin
4.Waldgeflüster - Femundsmarka - Eine Reise In Drei Kapiteln
5.Walknut - Graveforests And Their Shadows

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Created by Uxküll on 14.03.2021



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Nightfall In Suomi: Finnish Tales Of The Dark And Surreal

I took a crack at this list a while ago and then scrapped it. Time for the revival. The idea here is simple enough. For quite a while now Finland seems to have established a formidable reputation for interpretations of metal that are just all around more mindbending, forward thinking and subversive than much of their other counterparts in the international community. This is most noticeable in the realms of black and doom metal, which will be the focus of this list. More or less from the 90s on, much experimentation along the darker, more esoteric lines has been taking place within these arenas of Finnish metal, and the trend continues today. Let's take a look see, shall we?

1.Beherit - Drawing Down The Moon
2.Demilich - Nespithe
3.Unholy - From The Shadows
4.Skepticism - Stormcrowfleet
5.Woods Of Belial - Baxabaxaxaxaxabaxaxaxaxa! 666 Yndstr Draconis

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Created by Auntie Sahar on 18.01.2018



Still Partially Hidden Gems

Less than 100 votes on MS and at the same time 9.0+ rating from me.
Ordered from the least voted, votes at the time of creating the list (or adding a band) included.
Czech bands excluded.

1.Abattoir - Vicious Attack
2.Vordven - Towards The Frozen Stream
3.Wyrd - Heathen
4.Fear Of God - Within The Veil
5.Holy Terror - Mind Wars

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Created by Tomas Piller on 14.03.2016



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The Mightiest Albums Annually

Mightiest = albums I can listen to almost anytime/anywhere - no matter how many times they never wear out - and always give me pleasure, power, euphoria, goosebumps, inspiration and many other nasty things.
One album per year obviously, with some years missing in case i have not yet found an album mighty enough from that year.
Recommendations appreciated.

1.Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud
2.Anaal Nathrakh - Desideratum
3.Battle Beast - Battle Beast
4.Be'lakor - Of Breath And Bone
5.Skeletonwitch - Forever Abomination

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Created by Tomas Piller on 14.01.2016



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The best of 'One Song Only' albums.

From A to Z.

1.Agalloch - Faustian Echoes
2.Alkerdeel - Dyodyo Asema [Collaboration]
3.Bongripper - The Great Barrier Reefer
4.Boris - Flood
5.Boris - Boris At Last - Feedbacker

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Created by Hex_Omega on 10.01.2015



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My Favourite Black Metal Albums

- My TOP 75 from 90s (and 80s), 00s and 10s.
- Each TOP 75 ordered from my most favourite down.
- One album for every band in one TOP 75.
- Only full-lengths or EPs/demos with more than half an hour.

Description includes: Genre (traditional/true BM bands are labeled with their countries, e.g. Norwegian Black), year and my personal favourite song of the particular album with link.

Hall of Fame (bands in each time period): Agalloch, Blut Aus Nord, Enslaved, Immortal, Nokturnal Mortum, Summoning

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2.Windir - Arntor
3.Paysage d'Hiver - Paysage D'Hiver
4.Blut Aus Nord - Ultima Thulée
5.Dissection - Storm Of The Light's Bane

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Created by Alien1988 on 14.05.2014



Beyond The Boundaries Of Imagination

1.King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
2.Empyrium - Songs Of Moors And Misty Fields
3.Agalloch - The Mantle
4.Windir - Arntor
5.Moonsorrow - Kivenkantaja

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Created by Bauglir on 25.03.2013



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The Rarest CDs In Jiri's Kollection

The following CDs are the as the title states, "The Rarest CDs In Jiri's Kollection". However, there are two LP sets, so the title is ultimately lying. Anyway, these CDs have ineffable sentimental and "pride for owning them" value, as well as monetary value. I have listed them in order of "pride" importance; meaning the first is the most adored by Jiri and the last is least adored by Jiri, but still a rare artifact. That said, anything ultra rare in Jiri's kollection was examined and placed into the list below. Enjoy.

1.Root - Kärgeräs
2.Chthonic - Where The Ancestors' Souls Gathered
3.Ulver - The Trilogie - Three Journeyes Through The Norwegian Netherworlde
4.Sigh - Infidel Art
5.Sigh - Ghastly Funeral Theatre

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Created by Jiri on 27.10.2012



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Top 30 Albums Of 2001

In my oppinion these are the best of 2001, and one important fact is that many great bands made their debut in this year (Ensiferum, Moonsorrow, Arthemesia, Falconer, Saurom Lamderth, Pagan Reign, Runic...)

1.Ensiferum - Ensiferum
2.Moonsorrow - Voimasta Ja Kunniasta
3.Moonsorrow - Suden Uni
4.Saurom Lamderth - El Guardian de las Melodias Perdidas
5.Agalloch - Of Stone, Wind And Pillor

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Created by moonsorrow1992 on 01.04.2010