Cypher

…and Oceans

Cypher

RELEASED: June 12, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Fragile: Pictures of Silence: Melting the Skies 2:46 2. Picturesque: Cataclysm Savour: And the Little Things That Make Us Smile 3:25 3. Angelina: Chthonian Earth: Her Face Forms Worms 3:52 4. Halcyon: The Heavy Silence: In Silent Rain 3:46 5. Aphelion: Light Evanescence: Into Extinction 3:28 6. Opaque: The Morning I Woke Up Dead: Today Is the Day 3:08 7. Aphid: Devil Flower: Fruits of Lunacy 3:32 8. Voyage: Lost Between Horizons: Eaten by the Distance 4:17 9. Catharsis: End of Organisms: Absolute Purification of Sins 2:31 10. Silhouette: In White Rooms: Vacant Bodies 3:48 11. Comatose: The World Amnesia: Planet Dead 2:58 12. Debris: The Magenta Harvest: Liquid Flesh 4:19 13. Nail: An Odyssey in Flesh: Celebrate the New Skin 5:17
Cypher is a significant album in the symphonic black metal genre, showcasing …and Oceans' unique blend of atmospheric melodies and aggressive instrumentation. The album is noted for its intricate arrangements and lyrical depth, exploring themes of technology and existence. Critics have praised its ambitious soundscapes and the band's ability to merge various musical elements seamlessly, solidifying its legacy in the underground metal scene.