Milorg
Vreid · 2009
43 min · 9 tracks · melodic black metal
Melodic black metal intertwines with atmospheric elements, creating a haunting landscape of sound that reflects on history and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alarm — The opening track sets an intense tone with its expansive length and intricate arrangements, establishing the album's thematic focus on conflict and resilience.
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Heroes & Villains — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melodic hooks with aggressive instrumentation, capturing the duality of heroism and tragedy in wartime.
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Milorg — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes, using dynamic shifts in tempo and mood to reflect on Norway’s historical resistance efforts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Milorg combines melodic black metal with atmospheric elements, creating a cohesive yet complex listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar, establishing a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes, where the tempo drops significantly to create a reflective mood before returning to intensity.
- The lyrics often reference historical events, with some songs featuring spoken word sections that enhance the narrative depth.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with reflective depth
- intense moments of atmospheric tension
- engaging narrative through varied pacing
- thought-provoking themes of history
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification and hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Milorg is Vreid's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, I Krig (2007). At this point in their career, Vreid had solidified their place within the Norwegian black metal scene while also exploring themes of war and history in their music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alarm 9:11
- 2 Disciplined 4:20
- 3 Speak Goddamnit 5:32
- 4 Blücher 4:47
- 5 Blücher, Part II 3:20
- 6 Heroes & Villains 4:14
- 7 Argumentum ex silentio 3:20
- 8 Milorg 6:21
- 9 Skjebnen 2:13
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