Top tracks — play these first
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Som en sirene — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of temptation and danger, using haunting melodies that contrast with driving guitar riffs.
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Ulv, ulv — With its urgent tempo and aggressive lyrics, this song stands out as a commentary on societal issues, showcasing the band's ability to blend critique with catchy rhythms.
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Kald, kald natt — The emotional depth of this track highlights vulnerability amidst hard-hitting instrumentals, offering a poignant reflection on isolation that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic hard rock with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing strong production and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense sound, while the vocals often alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting.
- Lyrically, the themes focus on personal struggles and societal issues, with a notable use of vivid imagery and metaphor throughout the tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thunderous energy for driving
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- cathartic release at full volume
- short bursts of intensity
- late-night adrenaline rush
Maybe skip if you
- seeking mellow background sounds
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 27, 2014, Sirene is Skambankt's fourth studio album and marks their return after the hiatus following their 2010 release, Hardt Regn. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the Norwegian rock scene while experimenting with more melodic elements in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kvelertak· Bullet for My Valentine· Hatebreed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anonyme hatere 4:09
- 2 Som en sirene 3:14
- 3 Voodoo 3:48
- 4 Sort blod 3:45
- 5 Gamle spøkelser 6:34
- 6 Våre folk 2:53
- 7 Sånne som deg 4:27
- 8 Ulv, ulv 2:46
- 9 Nemesis 3:09
- 10 Kald, kald natt 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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