EnVision EvAngelene is the sixth studio album by the Australian Christian extreme metal band Mortification, released on 23 April 1996. Musically, this particular album is known for having more of a traditional heavy metal and thrash metal sound than previous Mortification offerings, which focused mainly on death metal.
Two reissues of EnVision EvAngelene have been released; in 2008 on Metal Mind Productions with four bonus tracks and in 2021 on Soundmass with five bonus tracks and a second disc containing the Live Without Fear album.
Songs
The most notable song on the album is the epic opening title track which clocks in at over 18 minutes. The lyrics in the song tell of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the Angels. Music videos were shot for both the title song and "Northern Storm" and released on a video compilation titled EnVidion.
Reception
Some critics praised the album's music. However, after this album, as the band's style began changing even more, the critics' interest in Mortification began fading. Despite that, the band's albums would keep selling well, and they would remain their reputive status as "some kind of super stars in the Christian metal scene."
Track listing
1. "EnVision EvAngelene" (in 8 parts) – 18:52
i. Musical Prelude 1 – Emmaculate Conception
ii. Musical Prelude 2 – The Imminent Messiah
iii. Persecuted Quest
iv. The Words at the Supper
v. Angelic Sufferance
vi. Angelic Resurgence
vii. Frustrated Vision
viii. Please Tarry
2. "Northern Storm" – 3:43
3. "Peace in the Galaxy" – 4:51
4. "Jehovah Nissi" – 6:05
5. "Buried into Obscurity" – 3:25
6. "Chapel of Hope" – 4:03
7. "Noah Was a Knower" – 3:39
8. "Crusade for the King" – 5:33
2008 reissue bonus tracks
9. "Envision a Beginning (Live)" – 2:10
10. "Buried into Obscurity (Live)" – 3:18
11. "Chapel of Hope (Live)" – 4:37
12. "Peace in the Galaxy (Live)" – 6:04
Song from Noah Sat Down and Listened to the Mortification Live E.P. While Having a Coffee (1996) Songs from 10 Years Live Not Dead (2000)
"Live 1996" 2021 reissue bonus tracks (disc one) 9. "Envision a Beginning (Live 1996)" – 2:09 10. "Buried into Obscurity (Live 1996)" – 3:16 11. "Northern Storm (Live 1996)" – 3:50 12. "Peace in the Galaxy (Live 1996)" – 5:06 13. "Chapel of Hope (Live 1996)" – 4:21
"Live Without Fear" 2021 reissue bonus tracks (disc two) 1. "Mephibosheth (Live 1996)" – 3:49 2. "Northern Storm (Live 1996)" – 3:43 3. "Primitive Rhythm Machine (Live 1996)" – 4:52 4. "New Beginnings (Live 1996)" – 3:00 5. "Grind Planetarium (Live 1996)" – 4:58 6. "Blood World (Live 1996)" – 4:16 7. "Steve Talks (Live 1996)" – 1:59 8. "The Majestic Infiltration of Order (Live 1996)" – 1:10 9. "J.G.S.H. (Jesus Grind Satan's Head) (Live 1996)" – 0:27 10. "Killing Evil (Live 1996)" – 0:38
Personnel
Mortification
Steve Rowe – lead vocals, bass guitar
Lincoln Bowen – guitar, backing vocals
Keith Bannister – drums, backing vocals
Additional musicians
Mark McCormack – keyboards
Tim Perry – comet
Sally Pert – harp
Dougie, Joyce Madil, Sally Peart, Tim Perry, Johny Stoj, Rod Strong – backing vocals
Production
Steve Rowe – producer, executive production
Mark McCormack – producer
Additional personnel
Steve Rowe – cover concept
Markus Staiger – photography
Troy Dunmire – cover art
Scott Waters (Ultimatum) – design, layout (2021 version) Tobias Jäpel – remastering (2021 version) Phil Lake – live recording (Live Without Fear)