Övergivenheten
Soilwork · 2022
65 min · 14 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with atmospheric elements, creating an expansive yet intimate soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks intimate moments of atmospheric reflection wave-like pacing for immersive listening
- Context
- Övergivenheten is Soilwork's tenth studio album, released during a time when the band was celebrating over two decades of musical evolution. Following their previous album, Verkligheten (2019), this release showcases their continued experimentation and maturity within the melodic death metal genre while retaining their signature sound.
- If you like
- melodic death metal
Övergivenheten is an album by Soilwork, released in 2022. Melodic death metal intertwines with atmospheric elements, creating an expansive yet intimate soundscape. The album debuted at number 11 on the Swedish Albums Chart, marking a notable commercial performance for the band. Critics praised its blend of aggression and melody, highlighting it as a significant entry in their discography that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Övergivenheten sound like?
Melodic death metal intertwines with atmospheric elements, creating an expansive yet intimate soundscape. Rooted in melodic death metal.
What makes Övergivenheten by Soilwork notable?
The album debuted at number 11 on the Swedish Albums Chart, marking a notable commercial performance for the band. Critics praised its blend of aggression and melody, highlighting it as a significant entry in their discography that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Övergivenheten is Soilwork's tenth studio album, released during a time when the band was celebrating over two decades of musical evolution. Following their previous album, Verkligheten (2019), this release showcases their continued experimentation and maturity within the melodic death metal genre while retaining their signature sound.
Who is Övergivenheten for?
Övergivenheten works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, intimate moments of atmospheric reflection and wave-like pacing for immersive listening.
How many songs are on Övergivenheten?
Övergivenheten has 14 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Övergivenheten Standout 5:45
- 2 Nous sommes la guerre 6:53
- 3 Electric Again Standout 4:22
- 4 Valleys of Gloam 4:11
- 5 Is It in Your Darkness 4:04
- 6 Vultures 5:47
- 7 Morgongåva/Stormfågel 1:33
- 8 Death, I Hear You Calling Standout 4:41
- 9 This Godless Universe 4:41
- 10 Dreams of Nowhere 4:29
- 11 The Everlasting Flame 1:06
- 12 Golgata 4:59
- 13 Harvest Spine 5:10
- 14 On the Wings of a Goddess Through Flaming Sheets of Rain 7:31
Release Date
August 19, 2022
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
65 min 19 sec
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