Cult Of Luna - Self Titled (2017 Reissue) 2LP

Cult Of Luna - Self Titled (2017 Reissue) 2LP

With their self-titled debut, Cult Of Luna laid the foundation for what would become one of the most influential careers in post-metal. Originally released in 2001, the album introduced the Swedish collective's unmistakable fusion of crushing sludge metal, atmospheric doom and cinematic post-rock, helping define an entirely new generation of heavy music.

After being unavailable on vinyl for many years, Earache Records finally brings this landmark release back in its 2017 double LP reissue, giving collectors and longtime fans another opportunity to own one of post-metal's essential albums.

Even at this early stage of their career, Cult Of Luna displayed an extraordinary sense of dynamics and atmosphere. Towering walls of distortion gradually evolve into haunting ambient passages before erupting into crushing crescendos, creating an immersive listening experience built on patience, tension and emotional weight.

Rather than relying on conventional verse-chorus songwriting, the album unfolds through expansive compositions that slowly build momentum. Dense guitar layers, tribal rhythms, thunderous bass and emotionally charged vocals merge into a monumental soundscape that would become the band's signature across future releases.

The production perfectly captures both the raw heaviness and atmospheric depth of the material. Every riff carries immense weight, while the spacious arrangements allow every texture to breathe, creating a record that feels both devastatingly heavy and hypnotically beautiful.

More than two decades after its original release, Cult Of Luna's self-titled debut remains a cornerstone of post-metal. This reissue 2LP is an essential addition for collectors and anyone looking to experience one of the genre's most important and enduring albums on vinyl once again.

Why You'll Love This Album

• Landmark debut from one of post-metal's defining bands

• Crushing blend of sludge metal, doom and post-rock

• Expansive cinematic songwriting and immersive atmosphere

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

Sound & Production

• Massive and organic production

• Dense guitar layers with atmospheric depth

• Powerful dynamic range between quiet passages and crushing heaviness

Musical Characteristics

• Post-metal composition

• Sludge metal intensity

• Doom metal atmosphere

• Cinematic post-rock dynamics

Atmosphere & Mood

• Dark, hypnotic and immersive

• Melancholic yet overwhelmingly powerful

• Expansive, emotional and cinematic

Visual & Physical Aesthetic

• 2017 double LP vinyl reissue

• Long-awaited return of the classic 2001 debut

• Essential collector's edition for post-metal fans

For Fans Of

• Neurosis

• ISIS

• Amenra

• The Ocean

• Rosetta

Product Details

• Artist: Cult Of Luna

• Title: Self Titled

• Format: 2LP Vinyl (2017 Reissue)

• Genre: Post-Metal, Sludge Metal, Atmospheric Doom Metal

• Label: Earache Records

Tracklist

LP 1

1 The Revelation Embodied

2 Hollow

3 Dark Side Of The Sun

4 Sleep

LP 2

1 To Be Remembered

2 Beyond Fate

3 101

4 The Sacrifice

Manufacturer information

Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH
Neumühlen 17
22763 Hamburg
Germany

www.edel.com