Kivenkantaja
Moonsorrow · 2003
71 min · 9 tracks · black metal
Epic melodies intertwine with ferocious black metal intensity, creating a mythic soundscape steeped in Finnish folklore.
Why this album works
'Kivenkantaja' received critical acclaim for its ambitious compositions and deep-rooted themes of mythology. It has influenced a generation of folk and black metal musicians and solidified Moonsorrow's reputation within the genre, contributing to the rise of atmospheric black metal in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with dramatic peaks mythic soundscapes of folklore wave-like pacing with intensity
- Context
- Released on March 10, 2003, 'Kivenkantaja' is Moonsorrow's third album, following their breakthrough record 'Voimasta ja kunniasta' (2001). The band was solidifying their unique blend of black metal and folk elements, establishing themselves as prominent figures in the Finnish metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blasphemy· Impiety· Oranssi Pazuzu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Raunioilla Standout 13:36
- 2 Unohduksen lapsi 8:17
- 3 Tuhatvuotinen perintö / Jumalten kaupunki 10:42
- 4 Kivenkantaja Standout 7:39
- 5 Tuulen tytär / Soturin tie 8:36
- 6 Matkan lopussa 4:54
Disc 2
- 1 Ukkosenjumalan poika 5:57
- 2 Pakanajuhla Standout 4:32
- 3 Sankaritarina 7:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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