Fall
Borknagar · 2024
54 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
A sweeping blend of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies that intertwine progressive metal with Norway's natural grandeur.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nordic Anthem — This track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse powerful riffs with melodic passages, creating an anthem that resonates with themes of nature and identity.
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Unraveling — With its dynamic shifts and introspective lyrics, this song captures the essence of personal struggle amidst expansive musical landscapes, representative of the album's overarching themes.
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Northward — The lengthy composition showcases Borknagar's progressive tendencies, featuring intricate instrumentation and a journey-like structure that invites listeners into their sonic world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- immersive nature-inspired soundscapes
- reflective moments of contemplation
- cascading melodies for focus
- consistent flow through tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- ‘Fall’ marks Borknagar’s ninth studio album, following 2019’s ‘True North’. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their reputation within the progressive metal scene and continues to evolve their sound while maintaining a strong connection to their roots in Norwegian black metal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Summits 7:58
- 2 Nordic Anthem 5:14
- 3 Afar 6:54
- 4 Moon 5:51
Disc 2
- 1 Stars Ablaze 8:26
- 2 Unraveling 4:33
- 3 The Wild Lingers 5:34
- 4 Northward 9:54
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