Auk/Blood
Tagaq · 2008
52 min · 13 tracks · folk music
An evocative blend of throat singing and traditional Inuit sounds, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that resonates with primal energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire - Ikuma — This track exemplifies Tagaq's skillful integration of throat singing with rhythmic components, creating a dynamic interplay between voice and sound that captures the listener's attention.
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Hunger — Hunger stands out for its intense emotional delivery, where Tagaq’s vocal techniques evoke both desperation and beauty, pushing the boundaries of traditional singing.
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Blood-Auk — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album’s themes, showcasing Tagaq’s ability to convey deep connection to nature through an innovative vocal performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral connection to nature
- dynamic journey with peaks
- intense emotional release moments
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Tagaq released Auk/Blood in 2008, she had established herself as a pioneering artist in the contemporary Inuit music scene. This album followed her critically acclaimed debut, Sinaa, and showcased her evolution into a more experimental sound while maintaining her roots in traditional practices.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Björk· Lisa Gerrard· Dead Can Dance
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Growth
The vocal manipulation shifts from soft murmurs to explosive growls reflects an inner transformation.
This shift emphasizes the contrast between vulnerability and strength, illustrating the duality present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fox - Tiriganiak 3:46
- 2 Fire - Ikuma 5:08
- 3 Growth 5:28
- 4 Gentle 4:53
- 5 Tategak 5:41
- 6 Force 3:22
- 7 Growl 2:28
- 8 Want 3:12
- 9 Hunger 6:34
- 10 Burst 3:25
- 11 Blood-Auk 3:44
- 12 Construction 2:11
- 13 Sinialuk 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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