Top tracks — play these first
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Min eliksir — This track exemplifies the band's blend of heavy instrumentation with thoughtful lyrics, capturing the essence of searching for personal solace amid chaos.
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Fritt fall — An energetic anthem that showcases Skambankt's signature sound, this track highlights their ability to merge powerful melodies with themes of liberation and struggle.
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Angst — With its emotive vocal delivery and intense dynamics, this song reflects on fear and vulnerability, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense riffs with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting but uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into high-energy riffs in the following songs.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, alternating between aggressive instrumentation and softer, more introspective sections.
- The lyrics are delivered with a raw emotional intensity, often reflecting personal struggles and societal themes, which enhances the overall impact of the music.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional intensity in every track
- cathartic releases through raw sound
- introspective moments between heavy riffs
- short bursts of impactful energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and upbeat sounds
- seek immediate gratification and hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Eliksir is Skambankt's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2004. By this point, the band had established a solid presence in the Norwegian rock scene, showcasing their growth and ambition through more complex arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kvelertak· Bullet for My Valentine· Hatebreed
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Angst
The chorus shifts into a haunting lament about internal battles, contrasting starkly with the preceding verses' aggressive tone.
This contrast in mood serves to deepen the emotional impact, revealing layers of complexity in the narrator's struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:00
- 2 Nok et offer 4:00
- 3 Dynasti 3:37
- 4 Stormkast #1 3:30
- 5 Tyster 3:30
- 6 Ordets Gud 3:45
- 7 Min eliksir 3:55
- 8 Siste stikk 2:51
- 9 Fritt fall 4:41
- 10 Angst 4:21
- 11 Idyllillusjonen 3:48
- 12 Bak låste dører 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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