BEHEMOTH - Opvs Contra Natvram Picture-LP

Embossed gatefold.

As the title of this review states, I believe this to be the true follow up to the masterful The Satanist. Despite having several highlights, it's predecessor ILYAYD strayed too far from what is to be expected of Behemoth, both for myself and many other fans. Opvs, on the other hand, does at times feel like The Satanist pt. 2 but also becomes something of it's own. While it doesn't rise on it's own as an equal to The Satanist (and I'm not sure that anything could), it also doesn't go too far into roads untaken. Bold, yet familiar. Expected, yet unexpected. The album is a testament to Behemoth's legacy and talent, and I personally cannot wait to hear more...