themetaladdict I discovered this album in 2023, around the time it came out. As my first exposure to Panopticon, it left enough of an impression on me to stick with the band and listen through the entire discography. Even after falling in love with other albums within Panopticon's discography, this album remains a favorite of mine. Few can match the balance of beauty and harshness like this album. Simply put: exceptional. Favorite track: Winter's Ghost.

wsamsaal A very big album. Over an hour full of calm and intensity delivered in a way only Panopticon can. Masterfully put together and expertly executed. Very well done. Favorite track: Cedar Skeletons.

pinkytheent This one hit hard. Amidst family suffering and going on trips into the threatened wilderness for peace, this record was made for me. A shattering mountainslide of wild emotion, while also having a clearer production and maybe the most cinematic feel yet. I echo others: metal and folk gels ever more with each record. Devastating, inspiring, chilling, man those chorus vocals – be prepared to get emotional. Austin, you knock it out of the park again and I will see you when FITM returns! Favorite track: Winter's Ghost.

stefan85 Great album. I can't stop listening to it. Every song has his own beauty. Prachtig.

RockladyLenka It feels like a privilege to enter the atmosphere of this album, and I’m truly grateful for the experience.
A perfectly timed release — winter and my current state of mind resonate deeply with it. Favorite track: De treurwilg.

Jonathan Campbell I got this and Laurentian Blue on CD but I literally rebought this on here just to say that The Eulogy is genuinely one of the best songs I've heard from Panopticon and that's saying something. Absolutely mind-blowing that B-sides and unused material still makes for an incredible (and cohesive!) entry into a storied discography, I haven't seen something like that happen since System of a Down's 'Steal this Album!'. Favorite track: The Eulogy.

Bart Seeing the growth of songs that were originally recorded about 15 years ago. You can hear the earlier Panopticon feel with the despondency and epic touches started to lay their roots. This isn't one of the best albums by Panopticon, but most can't even reach these heights. Favorite track: The End is Growing Near.

Nocturnal Egg (Jordan) Songs Of Hiraeth est aux antipodes de Laurentian Blue : à l'introspection douloureuse, cette compilation répond par un désir d'évasion ; l'americana à fleur de peau est contrebalancée par un black metal atmosphérique enflammé et expansif. Inspiré par ses voyages aux États-Unis et en Norvège, Panopticon nous fait accéder aux montagnes et imite leurs aspérités par des effets de chutes spectaculaires ; la vitesse frénétique prive d'oxygène — euphorie et peur de mourir dansent ensemble. Sublime ! Favorite track: From Bergen to Jotunheimen.

Sam I wish for eternal autumn

HaroldAllnut The blasts at the end of the title track are an overwhelming barrage, and the shoegaze-y parts of “Pale Ghosts” swell with incredible emotion. Favorite track: Pale Ghosts.

Harold N’Hiver The music of Panopticon holds a special space in my memories, in my heart and soul. Each album occupies a particular place in the fabric of my being. These places don’t have names - they have feelings, feelings that don’t have accompanying words to describe them.

The closest I can come with words, for Autumn Eternal, is “standing atop the mountain, the cold wind blowing across my face as the tears fall into the stream that flows down and nourishes the forest.”

So much more than just music.

ad_cat I'm in love with the music of Sadness, and "Kiss in October", has a special place in my heart. It's somber, larger than life and overwhelmingly beautiful in every way... like life. Favorite track: Kiss in October.

thorns_of_artemis Perfect album. I don't have enough text to express how incredible this is Favorite track: Kiss in October.

kyro i miss your smile Favorite track: Kiss in October.