Eros/Anteros

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Eros|Anteros
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Studio album by
Released16 July 2013
Recorded GodCity Studio
Genre
Length46:47
Label Deathwish Inc.
Producer Kurt Ballou
Oathbreaker chronology
Mælstrøm
(2011)
Eros|Anteros
(2013)
Rheia
(2016)

Eros|Anteros is the second studio album by Belgian band Oathbreaker. It was released on 16 July 2013 by Deathwish Inc. The album has been praised for successfully mixing diverse genres including black metal, hardcore punk and shoegazing. [1] [2] The title references Eros and Anteros, gods of love in Greek mythology.

Contents

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim! 8/10 [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."(Beeltenis)"2:34
2."No Rest for the Weary"3:23
3."Upheaval"3:11
4."As I Look Into the Abyss"2:30
5."The Abyss Looks Into Me"9:02
6."Condor Tongue"2:35
7."Offer Aan De Leegte"4:49
8."Agartha"4:23
9."Nomads"2:45
10."Clair Obscur"11:25

Personnel

Oathbreaker

Other

Production

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References

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  2. ""Eros/Anteros" Oathbreaker". prettyneatgrooves.com. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
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