Blodsvept
Finntroll · 2013
42 min · 11 tracks · folk metal
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs, laced with mythological themes and danceable rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blodsvept — The title track opens with an energetic tempo and engaging melodies that set the tone for the entire album, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Ett folk förbannat — This track features a catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation that highlight the band's folkloric roots while maintaining a heavy metal edge.
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Skogsdotter — With its rich narrative structure and compelling arrangement, this song exemplifies Finntroll's storytelling prowess, weaving together myth and melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Finntroll's 'Blodsvept' effectively merges folk melodies with metal, showcasing strong craftsmanship and a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a brisk pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of folk music while maintaining a metal edge.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for group listening
- mythical themes for adventurous spirits
- intense moments with influences
- upbeat tracks for festive gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Blodsvept is Finntroll's fifth studio album, released in 2013, following the critically acclaimed Nifelvind from 2010. By this time, the band had solidified its unique sound within the folk metal genre, continuing to draw from Finnish folklore while expanding their musical palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Ensiferum· Eluveitie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blodsvept 4:29
- 2 Ett folk förbannat 3:23
- 3 När jättar marschera 4:07
- 4 Mordminnen 3:24
- 5 Rösets kung 3:15
- 6 Skövlarens död 3:44
- 7 Skogsdotter 4:53
- 8 Häxbrygd 3:52
- 9 Två ormar 3:17
- 10 Fanskapsfylld 2:57
- 11 Midvinterdraken 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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