Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk ( July 8th, 1997 Catalog ID: Candle023CD Label: Candlelight Records Format: CD
1. Alsvartr (The Oath) 04:18 Show lyrics 2. Ye Entrancemperium 05:15 Show lyrics 3. Thus Spake the Nightspirit 04:30 Show lyrics 4. Ensorcelled by Khaos 06:39 Show lyrics 5. The Loss and Curse of Reverence 06:10 Show lyrics 6. The Acclamation of Bonds 05:54 Show lyrics 7. With Strength I Burn 08:17 Show lyrics 8. The Wanderer 02:55 instrumental
Band members Ihsahn Vocals, Guitars (lead), Keyboards Trym Drums Alver Bass Samoth Guitars, Percussion Miscellaneous staff Christophe Szpajdel Logo Stephen O'Malley Artwork Samoth Producer, Mastering Ihsahn Producer, Mastering Pytten Producer, Engineering Vargnatt Inc. Mastering David Palser Photos
The opening to "Ye Entrancemperium" was written by Euronymous (Mayhem) The cover art is an illustration by Doré.
Also released on picture LP by Candlelight Records.
The original US release on Century Black, and subsequent remastered versions, include bonus tracks: 09. In Longing Spirit 10. Opus A Satana 11. The Loss and Curse of Reverence (Live)* 12. The Loss and Curse of Reverence (Multimedia Video) (*Only found on the 1998 remastered version.)
Re-released in 1998 by Candlelight Rec. with remastered sound and 3 bonus tracks: 09.In Longing Spirit - 5:55 10.Opus a Satana - 4:17 11.The Loss and Curse of Reverence (live) - 6:23
Re-released in 2004 by Candlelight Rec. with bonus material includes starts off with a band interview on Finnish TV and various live clips from 1997-98 (including clips from the Dynamo Festival). Re-released in 2006 by Back on Black as Gatefold LP. Re-released in 2007 by Candlelight Rec. as a numbered limited edition boxset.
Recording information:
Recorded in the memorial hall of Grieg between October & December anno 1996 C.E. Mixed and mastered between January & February anno 1997 C.E. Mastered at Strype Audio.