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Wow. What an album. I originally picked this up thinking it'd be a take on Viking Metal, since Ultima Thule seems to hold a place in Germanic Mythology, but instead, I found a raging Symphonic Black Metal that pounds the listener from every direction. Bal-Sagoth, while not entirely being my favorite band in the world, have truly impressed me with this album. The production was not great, and I personally think that a lot of things could've had some work done on them, but all in all, this album is extremely solid. A work of art that has made this band stronger since it's initial release.
The drums were pushed a bit into the backround, but damn! Listen to those foot pedals! The Maulding brothers have always been a good team, and this album is no exception. Johnny's drumming and synth pieces power up when Chris' guitars explode onto the scene, and with such atmosphere spouting about, we hear Byron take us on the journey with his great orations. Bands who write lyrics to make each album a story (King Diamond, for example) don't seem to hold a candle to Bal-Sagoth.
I grant this album a well-deserved 96%. I deduct a few points on the basis that the production could have been better, as could have the mixing. I feel the drums truyl were pushed too far back into the mix.
Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo79Wdb8Ze4&list=PLB-thOSVpzsRpSDTDb3LZ-5y9nQHK1_gx&index=2
