Splid
Kvelertak · 2020
58 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A ferocious blend of black metal and punk energy, laced with catchy hooks and relentless rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crack of Doom — This track epitomizes the album's fierce energy with its driving beat and aggressive vocals, making it a standout anthem of defiance.
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Discord — Combining melodic elements with hardcore aggression, this track showcases Kvelertak's knack for creating memorable hooks within a heavy context.
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Stevnemøte med Satan — The intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts in this song highlight the band's technical prowess while reinforcing their thematic darkness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, though it may not have lasting impact beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower tempo in 'Tevling'.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- relentless rhythms for workout energy
- ferocious bursts of intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- invigorating anthems for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and calming sounds
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 2020, Splid is Kvelertak's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2016 album Nattesferd. This record marks a significant shift in the band's lineup, with new vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen taking over, which led to an evolution in their sound while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ghost· High on Fire· Mastodon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rogaland 5:23
- 2 Crack of Doom 3:54
- 3 Necrosoft 3:00
- 4 Discord 4:13
- 5 Bråtebrann 6:58
- 6 Uglas Hegemoni 3:33
- 7 Fanden ta dette hull! 7:52
- 8 Tevling 4:08
- 9 Stevnemøte med Satan 4:29
- 10 Delirium tremens 8:11
- 11 Ved bredden av Nihil 6:31
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