Nattfödd
Finntroll · 2004
36 min · 10 tracks · folk metal
A frenzied blend of folk melodies and extreme metal, echoing the ancient tales of trolls through thunderous riffs and danceable rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trollhammaren — This track serves as a defining anthem for the band, blending infectious melodies with aggressive instrumentation that encapsulates the essence of Finntroll's sound.
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Eliytres — Eliytres showcases intricate folk-inspired arrangements intertwined with harsh vocals, illustrating the band's ability to create a captivating atmosphere while maintaining their metal roots.
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Nattfödd — As the title track, Nattfödd embodies the album's themes of darkness and folklore, featuring both melodic hooks and powerful rhythms that resonate throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nattfödd showcases strong folk-metal fusion with energetic compositions and skilled execution, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dual track that combines a fast-paced folk melody with aggressive metal riffs, establishing the energetic tone immediately.
- 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
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
- steady journey with energetic peaks
- mythical themes and dark humor
- engaging storytelling through music
- for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid complex narrative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Nattfödd is Finntroll's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Jaktens Tid. At this point in their career, the band had established a distinct sound that combined Finnish folk music with black metal elements, solidifying their position within the folk metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Ensiferum· Eluveitie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vindfärd / Människopesten 5:40
- 2 Eliytres 3:50
- 3 Fiskarens fiende 3:51
- 4 Trollhammaren 3:36
- 5 Nattfödd 4:55
- 6 Ursvamp 2:06
- 7 Marknadsvisan 2:03
- 8 Det iskalla trollblodet 3:56
- 9 Grottans barn 4:40
- 10 Rök 2:22
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