Norrøn Livskunst
Solefald · 2010
54 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A bold fusion of progressive metal and Norwegian folk influences, creating an atmospheric journey through mythic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Norrøn livskunst — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos, blending intricate melodies with evocative lyrics that reflect on Nordic heritage and artistry.
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Waves Over Valhalla (An Icelandic Odyssey, Part III) — This track illustrates the band's ability to craft expansive soundscapes while narrating a journey through mythology, exemplifying their experimental edge.
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Blackabilly / Stridsljod — Combining black metal elements with a unique rhythmic twist, this track showcases Solefald's genre-blurring approach and lyrical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album showcases a strong fusion of genres with effective storytelling, though its appeal may be more niche within the broader metal scene.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word sections that enhance the narrative quality of the lyrics, adding depth to the storytelling.
- The final track is an extended piece that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering atmospheric quality that invites reflection.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Song til stormen
In this track, the narrative shifts to a first-person perspective that describes a tumultuous inner conflict against the backdrop of nature's fury.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song til stormen 4:58
- 2 Norrøn livskunst 4:18
- 3 Tittentattenteksti 4:16
- 4 Blackabilly / Stridsljod 5:51
- 5 Eukalyptustreet 9:26
- 6 Raudedauden 3:13
- 7 Vitets vidd i verdi 5:37
- 8 Hugferdi 5:55
- 9 Waves Over Valhalla (An Icelandic Odyssey, Part III) 6:29
- 10 Til heimen yver havet 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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