Norwegian Native Art
Einherjer · 2000
39 min · 8 tracks · viking metal
A tempest of melodic riffs and thunderous drums, echoing the sagas of ancient Norse mythology.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wyrd of the Dead — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and powerful drumming, encapsulating the album's exploration of fate and mythology.
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Burning Yggdrasil — With its epic structure and lyrical focus on the mythical tree of life, this track exemplifies Einherjer's commitment to storytelling through music.
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Hugin’s Eyes — This song features intricate guitar work and a compelling narrative about insight and foresight, drawing from Odin's ravens in Norse lore.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends melodic riffs with folk influences, creating a distinctive sound within the Viking metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered guitar harmonies that create a rich, melodic texture throughout.
- Drumming patterns alternate between rapid blast beats and slower, more deliberate rhythms, enhancing the dynamic range of the tracks.
- Several songs incorporate traditional folk instruments alongside electric guitars, blending modern metal with historical 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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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 mid-tempo progression
- epic narratives of mythology
- engaging in-order listening experience
- thunderous melodic riffs
- immersed in norse themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 11, 2000, Norwegian Native Art is Einherjer's third studio album, following their previous work, At the Gates of Midgard. By this point in their career, they had solidified their presence in the Viking metal scene and were exploring deeper thematic elements related to Norse heritage and mythology.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Amarth· Ensiferum· Finntroll
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wyrd of the Dead 4:51
- 2 Doomfaring 4:44
- 3 Hugin’s Eyes 4:14
- 4 Burning Yggdrasil 5:23
- 5 Crimson Rain 5:16
- 6 Howl Ravens Come 5:05
- 7 Draconian Umpire 5:30
- 8 Regicide 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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