There are clearly many layers and complexities to Stilla’s music, it’s packed with earthy melody and a real feeling of heart throughout. It’s cold, with an ever present bleakness to it that saturates your very being, and with so many twists and turns, you daren’t do anything but hold on for the ride so as not to miss a second of it.

Emsamhetens Andar is a soundscape inspired by the strong concepts of Swedish nature and a well-captured essence of of North’s most melodious black metal. It's an album of breathtaking atmosphere sparked by deep riffs with haunting leads, acoustic guitars, and ghastly vocal work that I would rank as high as its predecessor. A release that fully denotes the determination of a band that stays true to its character, yet is constantly challenging itself. This is yet another piece of art by Stilla, a dwelling for every spirit of solitude.

Gatefold-edition.