“A Journey Through the Dark” – Dungeons of Irithyll

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One of my very favorite dungeon synth albums, “A Journey Through the Dark” by Dungeons of Irithyll bathes listeners in dolorous synth passages conjured from the lore of the Dark Souls video game series. The somber minimalism of this album is reminiscent of many environs from within the games (of which I am also a tremendous fan). It’s easy to imagine wading through the mire of the Farron Swamp or “delving deep” into the Irithyll dungeon, or scouring the Grand Archives to do battle with fearsome enemies while immersed in the eerie and dark soundscapes that A Journey Through the Dark evokes.

This short, but interesting and nuanced album is a rare gem which shines as ghostly emanations from a darkened bonfire, where old shrines whisper secret lore to chosen travelers in a benighted undead realm.

For fans of soft, brooding dungeon synth and (of course) the Dark Souls franchise, this album is simple, beautiful and effectively immersive.

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A Journey Through The Dark by Dungeons of Irithyll
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