Symphonically

Chillier and more cohesive and robust than its predecessor, the LP symphonically juxtaposes icy brutality and beauty without a single wasteful moment; as a result, it’s not only one of ’s best records, but also one of the top metal albums of 2019.

Unlike Wagner, Puccini does not develop or modify his motifs, nor weave them into the music symphonically, but uses them to refer to characters, objects and ideas, and as reminders within the narrative.