Kong Vinter
Taake · 2017
51 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A relentless storm of dissonant riffs and haunting melodies, echoing the bleak landscapes of Norway.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sverdets vei — This track features an intense opening riff that sets a ferocious tone for the album, exemplifying Taake's signature blend of melody and aggression.
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Inntrenger — The expansive arrangement and dynamic shifts in this track showcase the band's ability to create an immersive listening experience, weaving together atmospheric interludes with fierce blast beats.
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Maanebrent — With its lengthy structure, this track embodies the essence of black metal storytelling, evolving through various tempos and moods while maintaining a haunting atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Kong Vinter showcases intricate compositions and a cohesive sound, solidifying Taake's place in modern black metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of tremolo-picked guitar riffs layered with atmospheric keyboards, creating a dense soundscape.
- Each track maintains a high level of intensity, with tempo changes that often shift from blast beats to slower, more melodic passages.
- Vocals are predominantly harsh and growled, interspersed with occasional clean singing that adds contrast without disrupting the overall aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense emotional catharsis through sound
- immersive journeys into dark landscapes
- dynamic shifts in pacing intensity
- extended tracks for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and cheerful sounds
- want quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kong Vinter is Taake's fifth studio album, released after a four-year hiatus since their previous album, Noregs Vaapen. This release marks a continued evolution in their sound while solidifying their status within the black metal genre as they explore deeper thematic and musical complexities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Burzum· Emperor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sverdets vei 4:14
- 2 Inntrenger 7:18
- 3 Huset i havet 7:12
- 4 Havet i huset 7:35
- 5 Jernhaand 6:18
- 6 Maanebrent 8:00
- 7 Fra Bjoergegrend mot glemselen 10:21
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