Opening with a mournful piano anthem, the heavy doom influence is obvious from the get-go. Slow, depressive strains coupled with very folkish acoustic guitars fluttering on distorted guitar waves. The vocals range from soft speaking and chanting to powerful harmonies, showcased magnificently on the title track. There are a few outstanding exhibitions of guitar work, but overall, the pace is kept steady and uncommonly centered around the vocals. Solitude Aeturnus are brought to mind on the track "Dark Nymph", through the marching pace with powerful straining guitars riding over the underbelly of distortion and ambiance one expects in anything akin to traditional doom.

This manages to be a doom release for those who aren't familiar with doom, those who get bored with it, and those who can't get past traditional doom. It also manages to quench the Viking metal fans' thirsts, without bringing in an eclectic group of traditional instruments. Almost reminiscent of friars chanting, with low echoes and all, _By Honour_'s vocals remain front and center in this album's presence. I can't find enough to write about this album without sounding trite or repetitive, but please trust me; if any part of you appreciates traditional doom with heavy Scandinavian roots and soft atmospheric foliage, this is worth a listen.