"Crimson" is just incredible. the opening 5 minutes alone are worth the affection it gets, but then it just keeps delivering for 35 more minutes! every section has at least one mindblowing moment. not just an achievement in death metal but in songwriting, pacing, and storytelling too. i dig the second one quite a lot but that's mostly because i love Swanö's style and i think everything he touches turns to gold – an opinion created by Crimson! (and Moontower!)
don't buy it on vinyl, though.