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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Isabel Parra· John Denver· Iwan Fals

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Rose 5:11
  • 2 Loki 5:35
  • 3 Origins 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 9:58
  • 12 Fykerud’s Farewell to America 4:44

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