1. Tara 01:56
2. Pillars of Mercy 04:21
3. A Shield with an Iron Face 03:22
4. Manannán 06:39
5. The Cognate House of Courtly Witches Lies West of County Meath 04:19
6. She Cries the Quiet Lake 04:10
7. Yrp Lluyddawc 01:51
8. From Ancient Times (Starless Skies Burn to Ash) 03:53
9. Four Crossed Wands (Spell 181) 04:46
10. Vorago (Spell 182) 05:45
11. Bron (Of the Waves) 01:32
12. Stone of Destiny (…for Magh Slecht and Ard Righ) 07:46
13. Tara (Recapitulation) 01:45
Osmose Productions is honored to re-unleash Absu’s fourth full-length masterpiece, Tara, as a dual-album set. Originally released in late May of 2001, it has been a highly celebrated recording and a loyal favorite amongst Absu’s
followers. Unlike the band’s previous two releases, Tara is a concept album that principally deals with the harmony of strife, immortality, puissance and tyranny.
It was immediately conceived after their 1998 release of In The Eyes Of Ioldánach when drummer/vocalist Proscriptor’s frustration grew with the sinking intelligence in the extreme metal world – it was his calling to fully educate his audience. Therefore, the album features a lexicon (glossary) insert of pensive occult systems and mythological notations – to assist the listener with an enlightened, more comprehensive understanding.
As always, Kris Verwimp infuses the gatefold with three sensational illustrations. (Full-color poster included)