Mulmets Viser
Svartsot · 2010
51 min · 12 tracks · viking metal
A thunderous blend of melodic death metal with traditional Nordic folk elements, echoing tales of ancient warriors and mythic lands.
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Æthelred — This opening track immediately sets the tone with its driving rhythms and rich melodies, encapsulating the band's blend of heaviness and folk influences.
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Den svarte sot — The title track offers a haunting narrative that delves into themes of death and decay, featuring powerful vocal performances that highlight the band's lyrical depth.
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Grendel — Inspired by the legendary creature from Beowulf, this track combines aggressive instrumentation with atmospheric passages, showcasing Svartsot's storytelling prowess.
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Lindisfarne — This song reflects on historical events with a melodic yet somber approach, blending heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrics about Viking raids.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends metal and folk elements, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh growls and clean singing to convey different narrative perspectives.
- Traditional folk instruments are integrated into several tracks, adding layers of texture that complement the heavy guitar riffs.
- Most tracks maintain a fast tempo with intricate guitar work, but there are notable slower sections that emphasize melodic passages and atmospheric elements.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Æthelred 3:32
- 2 Lokkevisen 3:45
- 3 Havfruens kvad 4:05
- 4 Højen på glødende pæle 3:58
- 5 På odden af hans hedenske sværd 5:07
- 6 Laster og tarv 3:38
- 7 Den svarte sot 6:16
- 8 Kromandens datter 3:55
- 9 Grendel 2:52
- 10 Jagten 4:29
- 11 Lindisfarne 3:51
- 12 I salens varme glød 5:35
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