A Nordic Poem
Folkearth · 2004
39 min · 10 tracks · folk metal
A sweeping blend of folk melodies and metal intensity, echoing ancient Norse myths through powerful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wolfsong in Moonlight (Fenris Unbound) — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic folk elements with heavy guitar riffs, encapsulating the album's mythic themes and narrative style.
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Horned Trolls and Mystical Folk — The song showcases intricate instrumentation alongside evocative storytelling, immersing listeners in a vividly imagined world inspired by Nordic legends.
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In Odin's Court — This track stands out for its dramatic arrangement and lyrical homage to Norse gods, embodying the epic scope that characterizes much of the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gryningssång
The verse shifts from a serene description of dawn to a rallying call for warriors, creating a powerful contrast.
The transition between peaceful imagery and a call to arms emphasizes the duality of nature in Norse mythology, reflecting both beauty and battle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro: The Pipes Are Calling 2:10
- 2 Wolfsong in Moonlight (Fenris Unbound) 4:42
- 3 Horned Trolls and Mystical Folk 5:30
- 4 Rhyming With Thunder 5:57
- 5 Eldritch Sorcery and Faery Runes 3:43
- 6 In Odin's Court 3:18
- 7 Storm Ravens Come 4:22
- 8 Gryningssång 2:32
- 9 Gaelic Valor 5:23
- 10 Outro 2:18
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