Nattestid Ser Porten Vid
Taake · 1999
42 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A haunting blend of frenetic black metal and atmospheric melodies that conjures a chilling soundscape of night and wilderness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nattestid ser porten vid 1 — Opening with a tense atmosphere, this track establishes the album's signature sound with its intricate guitar work and relentless drumming, embodying the essence of Taake's style.
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Nattestid ser porten vid 3 — This piece showcases a blend of aggressive riffing and melancholic melodies, illustrating Taake's ability to balance brutality with emotional depth.
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Nattestid ser porten vid 6 — With its extended runtime, this track allows for an immersive journey through haunting riffs and atmospheric interludes, highlighting Taake's experimental edge within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of aggression and atmosphere marks it as a notable entry in black metal.
What we noticed
- Each track is divided into multiple sections, shifting between aggressive blast beats and slower, atmospheric passages.
- The album features a consistent use of tremolo-picked guitar melodies that create a haunting atmosphere throughout.
- Vocals are delivered in a raw, raspy style, often layered with reverb to enhance the eerie soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes of wilderness
- immersive nighttime listening experience
- cathartic exploration of dark themes
- patient builds towards intense climaxes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer bright, uplifting sounds
- seek straightforward, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Nattestid Ser Porten Vid is Taake's debut album, marking their entry into the Norwegian black metal scene. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity with raw production and a commitment to traditional black metal aesthetics, setting the stage for their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Burzum· Emperor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nattestid ser porten vid 1 5:56
- 2 Nattestid ser porten vid 2 5:34
- 3 Nattestid ser porten vid 3 4:31
- 4 Nattestid ser porten vid 4 4:35
- 5 Nattestid ser porten vid 5 4:11
- 6 Nattestid ser porten vid 6 7:33
- 7 Nattestid ser porten vid 7 9:38
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