Krucjata, the latest album by Taroth, is a powerful and captivating addition to the band's discography. The album, which features eight tracks, showcases Taroth's signature blend of black metal and folk influences, while also incorporating elements of symphonic metal and avant-garde music.
The album opens with the haunting instrumental track "Intro," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, the listener is taken on a journey through a range of emotions and musical styles. Tracks like "Zapomniane Wspomnienia" and "Krew i Honor" are aggressive and intense, featuring driving riffs and blast beats, while "Niechęć" and "W Sercu Ducha" are more melodic and atmospheric, with haunting vocals and intricate guitar work.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Płonie Miasto," a seven-minute epic that showcases Taroth's ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles. The track starts off with a haunting piano intro before transitioning into a heavy and intense black metal section, complete with powerful vocals and blistering guitar solos. The song then shifts again, this time into a beautiful and melancholic folk-inspired section, before returning to its black metal roots for a powerful finale.