Length 42:12 Release date 4 September 2015 | Label No Solace | |
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Released 4 September 2015 (2015-09-04) With Hearts Toward None(2012) Exercises in Futility(2015) Black metal albums | ||
Mgla exercises in futility 2015 full abum
Exercises in Futility' is the third studio album by Polish black metal band Mgła. It was released on 4 September 2015, through Northern Heritage Records. Featuring "a raw, melodic black metal" style that was compared to those of Watain and early Burzum, the album is regarded as "the biggest and most impactful release of the band's 15-year career."
Contents
The band embarked a North American tour following the album's release.
Critical reception
Exercices in Futility was met with positive responses. Andy O'Connor of Pitchfork praised the album, stating: "Mgła are the true heirs to Dissection's style of black metal; the melodies are huge without dipping into the saccharine." O'Connor further stated: "Mgła's accomplished performance on Futility transforms the lyrical content into a call to action."
Exercise in Futility was listed as number 8 on Pitchfork's "The Best Metal Albums of 2015" list.
Track listing
- "Exercises in Futility I" — 7:58
- "Exercises in Futility II" — 7:48
- "Exercises in Futility III" — 4:37
- "Exercises in Futility IV" — 4:45
- "Exercises in Futility V" — 8:15
- "Exercises in Futility VI" — 8:49
Personnel
Songs
1Exercises in Futility I7:59
2Exercises in Futility II7:49
3Exercises in Futility III4:38