De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas 7/29/2008 one can hear the influence

one can hear the influence of Vernon's occasional collaborator Kanye West

"Break Song

Chris Biondo's Studio

neither of these elements make it easy to listen to an album of oppressively dreary songs

this alternative view has some massive high points

De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas 7/29/2008 one can hear the influenceReleased to acclaim after Euronymous' death, this is the most readily available Mayhem album in America. The music is fast and furious, and the stomach turning vocals are unintelligible, but Mayhem avoids being simply standard by making subtle changes in their sound throughout the album and not falling into a rut or repeating themselves, as too many other black metal bands tend to do. This album may require a bit of patience, but it is worth it. ~