Top tracks — play these first
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Når imperiet faller — This track encapsulates the album's themes of resistance and societal change, delivered through an explosive chorus that highlights Skambankt's signature intensity.
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Fremmed i en fremmed verden — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song explores feelings of alienation, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional depth with hard-hitting instrumentals.
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Horisonten brenner — The title track serves as a powerful anthem of hope and struggle, combining driving rhythms with compelling vocal performances that embody the album's spirit.
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 thoughtful lyrics, maintaining a strong narrative and pacing throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in instrumentation, with verses that build tension leading into explosive choruses.
- 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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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
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
- high-energy bursts of intensity
- cathartic release for frustration
- for protest gatherings
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 9, 2018, 'Horisonten brenner' is Skambankt's fifth studio album, following their 2015 release 'Synd.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position within the Norwegian rock scene, having gained a dedicated fanbase through their previous albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kvelertak· Bullet for My Valentine· Hatebreed
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Protest dommer
The bridge shifts from collective anger to personal reflection, directly addressing systemic injustice and calling for individual action.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I dette huset 2:26
- 2 Når imperiet faller 2:57
- 3 Protest dommer 3:04
- 4 Fremmed i en fremmed verden 3:37
- 5 Horisonten brenner 3:43
- 6 Kommer snart hjem 3:43
- 7 Levende legende 3:51
- 8 Stein for stein 3:12
- 9 Gribben 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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