Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice

"Si Monumentum Requires Circumspice, is almost absurdly long for a Black Metal album (about 80 minutes), it may tire out even seasoned Black Metal listeners. 1.2 hours of Black Metal is a lot to stomach in one sitting, but with Deathspell Omega they divide the album into 3 respective sections, each section beginning with a "Prayer". "First Prayer" begins the album, with "Sola Fide I & II" (both separate tracks but meant to be a duo) following. Then "Second Prayer" eases the music down, giving you a well deserved break from the pummeling of the first 3 tracks (clocking in at a lengthy 19 minutes). "Blessed Are The Dead Whiche Dye In The Lorde" and "Hetoimasia" comprise the second section, which is of average length but contains maximum intensity. The final breathtaking section begins with "Third Prayer" and is made up of "Si Monumentum Requires Circumspice", "Odivm Nostrvm", "Jvbilate Deo (O Be Joyfvl in the Lord)", "Carnal Malefactor", "Drink the Devil's Blood", and "Malign Paradigm". This section is very hard to listen to back to back, because it lasts 42 minutes, which is the length of many whole albums. The track ordering is flawless, because each song sort of melts into each other, creating a harmony and grace unlike any Black Metal album I've heard before." – Kyle Ward (Sputnikmusic.com)