Det Vilde Kor
Lumsk · 2007
39 min · 12 tracks · folk metal
A haunting blend of traditional Norwegian folk melodies and heavy metal's intensity, layered with ethereal vocals and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Om hundrede aar er alting glemt — This track features intricate guitar work paired with haunting vocal harmonies, encapsulating the album's thematic depth and sonic complexity.
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Svend Herlufsens ord, del IV: Se natten er livet — The final installment of the Svend Herlufsens series offers a climactic resolution with its powerful lyrical imagery and emotional weight, representing the album's narrative arc.
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Høstnat — With its evocative lyrics and immersive soundscapes, this track embodies the essence of nature’s cycles, a recurring theme throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends folk melodies with metal elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and unique storytelling.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that gradually builds intensity, leading into more aggressive instrumentation in subsequent songs.
- Each of the 'Svend Herlufsens ord' tracks features a distinct narrative structure, with varying musical dynamics that reflect the lyrical content.
- The use of traditional folk instruments is prominent throughout, often layered beneath heavy guitar riffs and driving percussion.
- 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
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 Diset kvæld 3:05
- 2 Om hundrede aar er alting glemt 6:31
- 3 Høstnat 3:39
- 4 Paa hvælvet 2:51
- 5 Lad spille med vaar over jorden 3:22
- 6 Duttens vise 2:22
- 7 Svend Herlufsens ord, del I: Min kærest er som den 2:37
- 8 Svend Herlufsens ord, del II: Og du vil vide 2:24
- 9 Svend Herlufsens ord, del III: Jeg har det 1:51
- 10 Svend Herlufsens ord, del IV: Se natten er livet 4:36
- 11 Godnat herinde 3:30
- 12 Skærgaardsø 2:45
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