Top tracks — play these first
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Kom hell — This track showcases a driving rhythm paired with aggressive vocals, encapsulating the band's hard rock essence and lyrical urgency about confronting adversity.
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Løgnprofitør — With its catchy hooks and biting commentary on deceit and exploitation, this song exemplifies Skambankt's ability to merge music with social critique.
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Tanker som mareritt — The closing track features a haunting melody and introspective lyrics, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of unease that reflects the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hard rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid composition and craft but lacking in long-term depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- cathartic sing-along moments
- gritty emotional intensity
- short bursts of energy
- late-night introspective drive
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy atmospheric pieces
- seek polished production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 26, 2009, 'Hardt Regn' is Skambankt's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 2004 and the sophomore effort 'Eliksir' in 2006. At this point, the band solidified their place in the Norwegian rock scene, known for their powerful sound and politically charged themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kvelertak· Bullet for My Valentine· Hatebreed
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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O dessverre
The moment shifts from reflective verses to a more urgent chorus that highlights feelings of regret and loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vår bør 3:39
- 2 Kom hell 3:44
- 3 Løgnprofitør 3:22
- 4 Det tar tid 3:49
- 5 O dessverre 3:50
- 6 Feil 3:51
- 7 Trygge rammer 3:38
- 8 Slukk meg (for eg brenner) 2:36
- 9 Malin 3:31
- 10 Når du ber din nød 4:03
- 11 Tanker som mareritt 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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