In Depths of Dreams Unconscious

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In Depths of Dreams Unconscious is a four-track EP by the Swedish death/black metal band Crimson Moonlight. It was released on February 1, 2007, by Endtime Productions and runs about 14 minutes and 29 seconds. The music is in the unblack metal style, blending death and black metal with melodic and sometimes technical elements.

Recording and release
- Recorded in Spring 2006 at Studio Underground, produced by Pelle Saether and Crimson Moonlight.
- The band had announced they would end their cooperation with Rivel Records, and Endtime Productions later announced the signing and a US tour for that summer.
- Endtime released an unofficial pre-release edition for the US tour, with two versions: one with a 1-page cover photo and one with just the CD in a jewel case.
- Official editions included: a black-and-white cover, a so-called Art Folder Edition limited to 50 copies, and an Artbook edition with concept photos. The official edition features a sticker of the band logo on the jewel case.

Overview
- The official edition includes an intro composed by Peter Bjärgö and the neoclassical group Arcana (Cold Meat Industry label). The intro shows medieval music influences.
- The EP includes two new Crimson Moonlight songs, “The Advent of the Grim Hour” and “Shiver of Fear.” They continue the band’s grindcore-influenced death/black metal style but are more melodic and, at times, technical. Production is stronger than on previous releases.
- Vocals mix guttural death growls (mostly by Johan Ylenstrand) with black metal shrieks (by Simon Rosén). Lyrically, the songs deal with fear and spiritual struggle.
- “Alone in Silence” is a rewritten version of a track from Crimson Moonlight’s first demo, Glorification of the Master of Light.

Track listing
- In Depths of Dreams Unconscious — 02:20
- The Advent of the Grim Hour — 05:01
- Shiver of Fear — 04:43
- Alone in Silence — 02:25

Personnel
- Simon “Pilgrim” Rosén — vocals
- Per Sundberg — guitar
- Gustav “Gurra” Elowsson — drums
- Johan Ylenstrand — bass, additional vocals
- Erik Tordsson — guitar

In summary, In Depths of Dreams Unconscious marked Crimson Moonlight’s 2007 EP release, featuring new songs, an atmospheric intro, and a refined production that blends aggressive black/death metal with melodic and philosophical themes.