“The sequel to 2014’s beloved Black Metal is a brief but thrilling project from the mercurial artist, featuring the most approachable music of his career.”
“instantly familiar yet utterly unknowable”
“Following years of covert drops across the digital wilderness, Dean Blunt has returned to the traditional album release model for the follow-up to his acclaimed 2014 record Black Metal. The sequel echoes its predecessor in its combination of gentle guitar work, lush string instrumentation, and patiently pensive disposition, but where the original allowed itself to meander, exploring its aesthetic ”
“Sonically, Black Metal 2 tends to revisit its predecessor's A-side, with even darker and terser results.”