Released 10 years ago
Jumalten aika
Moonsorrow · 2016
75 min · 7 tracks · black metal
Epic soundscapes merge with intense black metal elements, creating a haunting atmosphere that transports listeners through time and myth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jumalten aika — The title track encapsulates the album's epic grandeur with its lengthy progression and deep connection to Finnish folklore, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Ruttolehto incl. Päivättömän päivän kansa — This expansive track showcases complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, illustrating the band's mastery in merging melodic elements with aggressive black metal.
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Ihmisen aika (Kumarrus pimeyteen) — A standout for its lyrical introspection, this song reflects on human existence and mortality while maintaining an immersive musical landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious compositions and thematic depth contribute to its strong appeal within the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with the title track exceeding 10 minutes, allowing for extensive development of musical themes.
- The use of layered instrumentation, including orchestral elements alongside traditional black metal instrumentation, enhances the epic soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- epic narratives with gradual buildup
- immersive journeys through folklore themes
- intense crescendos that reward patience
- late-night contemplation and reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of quick gratification
- prefer standalone short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Moonsorrow released Jumalten aika in April 2016, they had already established themselves as a key player in the folk and black metal scenes with their previous album, Varjoina kuljemme kuolleiden maassa (2013). This album represents a continuation of their exploration into Finnish mythology and history, further solidifying their unique sound and thematic focus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Ensiferum· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Jumalten aika 12:43
- 2 Ruttolehto incl. Päivättömän päivän kansa 15:21
- 3 Suden tunti 7:06
- 4 Mimisbrunn 15:55
- 5 Ihmisen aika (Kumarrus pimeyteen) 16:00
Disc 2
- 1 Soulless 3:19
- 2 Non serviam 5:10
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