Fields Of The Nephilim - Elizium (Deluxe Edition)
2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Brick Red, Expanded
Genres:
Goth Rock
Record Label:
Beggars Banquet
- Description
- Tracklist
Elizium marks Fields Of The Nephilim’s turn inward, dissolving their gothic rock framework into something more expansive, abstract, and meditative.
Released in 1990, the album departs sharply from the discipline and severity of The Nephilim, favoring atmosphere and emotional drift over structure and momentum. It reflects a period of transition and introspection, often regarded as the band’s most enigmatic release due to its rejection of traditional gothic rock form.
This deluxe edition expands the original album with four bonus tracks, offering additional material from the Elizium era that deepens its contemplative and exploratory character. The added tracks function as extensions of the album’s mood rather than stylistic departures.
Slow-moving arrangements, layered guitars, and expansive use of space give the record its weightless, suspended quality. Rhythms remain subdued, while vocals feel distant and inward-facing, reinforcing the album’s sense of detachment and emotional dissolution.
Recommended for listeners drawn to gothic music’s more atmospheric and experimental edges, and albums that prioritize mood, space, and introspection over drive or immediacy.