Åsmund Frægdegjevar
Lumsk · 2003
58 min · 13 tracks · folk metal
A vibrant blend of traditional Norwegian folk melodies with heavy metal instrumentation, creating an enchanting yet powerful soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ormin Lange — This track captures the essence of the album with its captivating melodies and dynamic shifts between serene folk elements and vigorous metal passages.
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I trollehender — The song features haunting vocals and intricate arrangements that highlight the band's ability to evoke Nordic mythology through sound.
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Kampen mot bergetrolli — This track serves as a climactic narrative piece, blending storytelling with soaring instrumentals that exemplify Lumsk's thematic ambitions and musical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The blend of folk melodies and metal instrumentation creates a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features traditional Norwegian folk melodies played on acoustic instruments, layered with heavy electric guitar riffs and drums.
- Vocals alternate between clean singing and harsh metal growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate folk instruments like the hardingfele, which adds an authentic texture to the metal arrangements.
- The album's pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others shift dramatically between fast and slow sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Det var Irlands kongi bold 2:08
- 2 Ormin Lange 4:44
- 3 Skip under lide 5:34
- 4 I trollehender 3:11
- 5 Hår som spunnid gull 2:08
- 6 Slepp meg 4:23
- 7 Skomegyvri 6:24
- 8 Olafs belti 4:45
- 9 I lytinne två 3:54
- 10 Langt nord i Trollebotten 3:33
- 11 Fagran fljotan folen 7:23
- 12 Kampen mot bergetrolli 4:07
- 13 Der e ingi dag’e 6:06
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