Aliens Alive
Annbjørg Lien · 2002
70 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of traditional Norwegian folk melodies interwoven with contemporary textures and evocative storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Aliens Alive' is Annbjørg Lien's third studio album, following her acclaimed work 'Visions' from 1999. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in the modern folk scene, blending traditional sounds with innovative arrangements and instrumentation.
- If you like
- traditional folk music
Aliens Alive is an album by Annbjørg Lien, released in 2002. A tapestry of traditional Norwegian folk melodies interwoven with contemporary textures and evocative storytelling. This album helped to further popularize Norwegian folk music beyond its traditional roots, showcasing Lien's skillful integration of various influences. It received positive critical reception for its refreshing approach to folk music and highlighted Lien’s artistic growth, contributing to her lasting impact on the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aliens Alive sound like?
A tapestry of traditional Norwegian folk melodies interwoven with contemporary textures and evocative storytelling. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Aliens Alive by Annbjørg Lien notable?
This album helped to further popularize Norwegian folk music beyond its traditional roots, showcasing Lien's skillful integration of various influences. It received positive critical reception for its refreshing approach to folk music and highlighted Lien’s artistic growth, contributing to her lasting impact on the genre. Released in 2002, 'Aliens Alive' is Annbjørg Lien's third studio album, following her acclaimed work 'Visions' from 1999. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in the modern folk scene, blending traditional sounds with innovative arrangements and instrumentation.
Who is Aliens Alive for?
Aliens Alive works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Aliens Alive?
Aliens Alive has 12 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rose 5:11
- 2 Loki Standout 5:35
- 3 Origins Standout 14:35
- 4 The Water Lily 5:13
- 5 Morning Mood 0:31
- 6 Knepphalling 4:13
- 7 Larry Goes Log-Driving 5:30
- 8 Luseblus 5:02
- 9 Astra 5:12
- 10 Inoque 4:40
- 11 Aliens Alive Standout 9:58
- 12 Fykerud’s Farewell to America 4:44
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
70 min 24 sec
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