Raum Kingdom are nearly the best at what they do, and for what it is worth, I much prefer them to other similar but more popular bands such as Cult of Luna and their ilk. This comes down to the simple fact that while some of Raum Kingdom’s peers might be a bit more polished or technically proficient, virtually none of them can match the emotional intensity and overwhelming weight of these Irish masters’ compositions. All-consuming, and painful, and beautiful. Ippocalyptica
This album seems to get better after every listen. And I have stopped counting how many times I have listened. The pinnacle of atmospheric black metal is close to being achieved; it's definitely quintessential. M Elliot
Noisy, unsettling experimental pop in turns touching and political. From now until 3/5, 50% of proceeds go to Planned Parenthood/ACLU. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 8, 2017
The haunting new record from Canadian folk artist Avi C. Engel bridges old and new traditions with a minimalist approach. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 24, 2024
After listening to Ysyry Mollvün, listening to Downfall of Nur was urgent and turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in quite some time: Umbras de Barbagia is simply magisterial; the atmosphere can hardly be compared to anything else. There is a deep, palpable connection to nature imbueing each very fibre of this record. The amalgamation of black metal and folk elements is done with a high intuition for detail and class, resulting in a highly immersive experience. Wonderful. David Fischer