Orkan
Vintersorg · 2012
50 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A tempestuous blend of black metal ferocity and folk melodies, swirling together like a storm over the Scandinavian landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Istid — The opening track sets a grand tone for the album with its epic composition that merges aggressive riffs with serene folk influences, encapsulating the thematic essence of nature's power.
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Ur stjärnstoft är vi komna — This track showcases Vintersorg's lyrical depth alongside dynamic shifts between melodic passages and intense black metal sections, reflecting their signature sound.
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Orkan — The title track serves as a climactic moment on the album, embodying both fury and beauty through intricate arrangements and passionate vocals that capture the essence of a storm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends black metal and folk elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat in 'Istid', establishing a high-energy pace that is maintained through the first half.
- Folk melodies are interwoven with black metal riffs, particularly evident in 'Ur stjärnstoft är vi komna', where clean vocals contrast with harsh screams.
- Several tracks feature atmospheric interludes that create a sense of space, such as the instrumental passages in 'Havets nåd'.
- The final track, 'Urvädersfången', gradually slows down, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's tempestuous journey.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- stormy emotional landscapes unfold
- immersive journeys through nature
- cathartic release of tension
- pacing that invites reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- seek quick, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Orkan' was released in 2012, Vintersorg had already established themselves as a significant force in the folk and progressive metal scenes, following their critically acclaimed album 'Jordpuls' from 2011. This release continued to build on their unique sound, exploring themes of nature and mythology while showcasing the band's evolving musical complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Istid 5:52
- 2 Ur stjärnstoft är vi komna 7:08
- 3 Polarnatten 7:25
- 4 Myren 5:04
- 5 Orkan 5:14
- 6 Havets nåd 6:39
- 7 Norrskenssyner 6:08
- 8 Urvädersfången 7:03
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