Zoon
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Zoon, Nefilim's only studio album, was released in April 1996 by Beggars Banquet Records (Calatogue number BEGA172). The album saw a move away from the rich soundscapes that characterised earlier works from Fields of the Nephilim towards a darker, more industrial/death metal sound. McCoy has stated that the album was in development hell for several years due to restrictions from the record label.[2] The album is dedicated to Scarlett McCoy, Carl McCoy's daughter.
A music video was created for "Penetration", and the song was later covered by Polish band Behemoth on their EP Slaves Shall Serve.
The album is a concept album, and while McCoy remained largely silent about the themes,[3] one possible explanation is that the story revolves around the Watchers and the Book of Enoch.[4] The word "zoon" is derived from Greek, meaning "living creature" or "beast".[3]
Track listing
- "Still Life"
- "Xodus"
- "Shine"
- "Penetration"
- "Melt (The Catching of the Butterfly)"
- "Venus Decomposing"
- "Pazuzu (Black Rain)"
- "Zoon, Parts 1 & 2: Saturation"
- "Zoon, Part 3: Wake World"
- "Coma"
References
- ^ "Zoon - Review". MP3.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ http://sumerland.devin.com/articles/orkus-interview.shtml
- ^ a b "Sumerland: Press: Nefilim in Fight Amnesia". Sumerland.devin.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ Beth Winegarner (2010-02-25). "Nephilim Reborn: Zoon". Echoes.devin.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
External links
- Zoon at MusicBrainz (list of releases)