Return To... Return of the Ancients

Absu

Return To... Return of the Ancients

RELEASED: January 01, 2020
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 Session 1 7:27 2. Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 Session 2 3:16 3. Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 Session 2 2:19 4. Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 Session 2 3:49 5. Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 Session 3 3:13 6. Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 Session 3 2:21 7. Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 Session 4 3:28 8. Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 Session 4 2:19 9. Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 Session 4 3:51 10. Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 Session 5 3:13 11. Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 Session 5 2:17 12. Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 Session 5 3:47 13. Immortal Sorcery – Early 1991 Session 6 3:08 14. Eternal Rest – Early 1991 Session 6 (instrumental) 2:17 15. Dawn of Invocation – Early 1991 Session 6 4:02 16. Immortal Sorcery – Early 1991 Session 7 3:11 17. Eternal Rest – Early 1991 Session 7 2:25 18. Dawn of Invocation – Early 1991 Session 7 4:03 19. Immortal Sorcery – November 23, 1991 7” EP Rough Mix 3:11 20. Sumerian Sands (The Silence) – November 23, 1991 7” EP Rough Mix 3:12 21. Disembodied – November 23, 1991 7” EP Rough Mix 3:32 22. The Old Ones – Late 1990 Session 1 1:47 23. Abhorred Xul – Late 1990 Session 2 2:10 24. Immortal Sorcery – Late 1990 Session 2 3:43 25. Immortal Sorcery – Early 1990 Session 3 (Backing Vocals Russ Givens) 3:13 26. Immortal Sorcery – Early 1990 Session 4 3:42 27. Immortal Sorcery – Early 1990 Session 5 3:54 28. Sea of Glasya – Early 1990 Session 6 (First version) 1:09
Return To... Return of the Ancients is the third studio album by the American metal band Absu, released in 2001. The album showcases a blend of black metal, thrash, and progressive elements, characterized by complex song structures and mystical themes. The lyrical content often draws from ancient mythology and occult practices, reflecting the band's longstanding fascination with esoteric subjects. Musically, the album is noted for its aggressive instrumentation, intricate guitar work, and dynamic drumming, marking a significant evolution in Absu's sound.