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Sôl austan, Mâni vestan

Burzum · 2013

58 min · 11 tracks · black metal · dark ambient · neofolk

A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and minimalist melodies that evoke ancient Nordic landscapes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Represents a significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.
Themes
ancient Nordic landscapes· sunlight and nature· darkness and light
Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'Sôl austan, Mâni vestan' is Burzum's first album in over a decade following the controversial release of 'Fallen' in 2009. This album marked a significant return for Varg Vikernes after his prison sentence, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist within the dark ambient and neofolk genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Darkthrone· Mayhem· Emperor
If this clicks, go next to
The Ways of Yore — Continues the atmospheric exploration with a focus on ancient themes and soundscapes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Kveldssanger by Ulver — Explores similar dark ambient soundscapes with a focus on nature and minimalist melodies.
Runaljod – Gap Var Ginnunga by Wardruna — Shares themes of ancient Nordic culture and nature, combining haunting vocals with atmospheric instrumentation.
Weiland by Empyrium — Merges neofolk and dark ambient with a focus on nature, evoking a similar emotional landscape.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Sôl austan".

Disc 1

  • 1 Sôl austan Start here 4:22
  • 2 Rûnar munt þû finna 3:28
  • 3 Sôlarrâs 4:03
  • 4 Haugaeldr 7:26
  • 5 Feðrahellir 5:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Sôlarguði 7:11
  • 2 Ganga at sôlu 5:58
  • 3 Hîð 6:23
  • 4 Heljarmyrkr 4:02
  • 5 Mâni vestan 5:53
  • 6 Sôlbjörg 3:59

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Burzum's catalog. Represents a significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.

The Ways of Yore
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The Ways of Yore

2014

Continues the atmospheric exploration with a focus on ancient themes and soundscapes.
Umskiptar
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Umskiptar

2012

Sets the stage with its rich textures and thematic depth that lead into the current album.
Full Burzum discography Artists like Burzum
black metal dark ambient neofolk

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