Luci Tristis is no different in that respect from their peers, performing an outstanding strain of melancholic black metal. The melancholy only really kicks in during the latter half of the demo, but the first few songs are no less poorer in its absence. No drummers are credited and the timing suggests a machine -- pity, as a real drummer is always preferable to the sterility of a machine.

The demo is bookended by two atmospheric pieces -- the intro is the usual black metal nonsense, but that's what the "skip" button is for. The outro is an unexpected piece that is seemingly inspired by Summoning, with a similar fantastical atmosphere, keys and booming percussion. Eisiger Mond Productions sure knows how to pick them!