Mareridt
Myrkur · 2017
41 min · 12 tracks · black metal
Ethereal melodies entwine with haunting black metal riffs, creating a dreamlike yet unsettling atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Måneblôt — This track exemplifies the blend of folk and metal that defines 'Mareridt', featuring haunting vocals over intricate instrumentation that transports listeners to a mystical realm.
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Crown — With its powerful lyrics and dynamic shifts between serene melodies and intense instrumentation, 'Crown' encapsulates the emotional core of the album.
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Funeral — 'Funeral' stands out for its stark vulnerability, contrasting delicate vocal harmonies with darker musical elements, representing the album’s exploration of grief and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Myrkur's 'Mareridt' blends black metal with folk elements, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered vocals and a gradual build-up of instrumentation, setting a haunting tone.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional folk instruments alongside heavy guitar riffs, creating a contrast between ethereal melodies and aggressive black metal elements.
- The sequencing alternates between intense, fast-paced sections and slower, atmospheric interludes, allowing for dynamic shifts in mood throughout the record.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with ethereal quality
- short tracks for focused listening
- dreamlike atmosphere with unsettling tones
- cathartic moments of introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, energetic music
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Myrkur's 'Mareridt' is her second full-length album, released in 2017, following her acclaimed debut 'M' from 2015. At this point, Myrkur had established herself as a unique voice in the black metal scene, blending traditional folk elements with atmospheric sounds, further solidifying her artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agnes Obel· Wardruna· Chelsea Wolfe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mareridt 3:23
- 2 Måneblôt 3:33
- 3 The Serpent 4:03
- 4 Crown 4:56
- 5 Elleskudt 4:22
- 6 De tre piker 3:11
- 7 Funeral 2:59
- 8 Ulvinde 4:23
- 9 Gladiatrix 2:50
- 10 Kætteren 2:10
- 11 Børnehjem 2:22
- 12 Death of Days 3:31
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