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Nord

Gåte · 2021

47 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

A haunting blend of traditional folk melodies and modern progressive metal intricacies that transports listeners to a mythic Norse landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with emotional peaks
  • mythic storytelling through immersive soundscapes
  • haunting melodies for reflective moments
  • captivating narratives inviting full attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2021, 'Nord' marks Gåte's first studio album in over a decade since their 2007 project 'Liva'. This album showcases their return to the scene with an evolution in sound, integrating contemporary elements while remaining rooted in their folk metal origins, following a hiatus that allowed the band to regroup and redefine their artistic direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Wardruna· Korpiklaani· Eluveitie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Solfager og Ormekongen 4:54
  • 2 Svik 4:59
  • 3 Hemnarsverdet 7:15
  • 4 Horpa 3:16
  • 5 Talande Tunger 2:24
  • 6 Rideboll og Gullborg 3:56
  • 7 Sigurd og Trollbrura 4:11
  • 8 Kjærleik 6:23
  • 9 Jomfrua Ingebjørg 4:28
  • 10 Sjåaren 5:17

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