Tiurida
Falkenbach · 2011
44 min · 8 tracks · black metal
Epic arrangements combine atmospheric black metal with folk melodies, evoking ancient tales and a mystical landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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... Where His Ravens Fly ... — This track opens the album with sweeping melodies and powerful vocals, setting the tone for the epic journey that follows. Its blend of folk instrumentation and black metal ferocity showcases the band's signature style.
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Time Between Dog and Wolf — The song features dynamic shifts between serene passages and intense riffs, embodying the struggle between light and dark themes prevalent throughout the album. Its lyrical content reflects existential themes that resonate deeply within the genre.
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Runes Shall You Know — With its compelling narrative structure, this track delves into mythological themes while maintaining an engaging musical progression. It exemplifies Falkenbach's ability to fuse storytelling with complex musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intricate compositions with strong thematic elements, showcasing a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an instrumental intro that sets a mystical tone, leading into tracks that blend atmospheric black metal with folk elements.
- Each song features layered guitar work and varying tempos, with some tracks incorporating clean vocals alongside harsh vocals.
- The track 'Time Between Dog and Wolf' includes a significant shift in dynamics, moving from intense sections to softer, melodic passages.
- Several tracks utilize traditional instruments and melodies, enhancing the thematic connection to ancient tales.
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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... Where His Ravens Fly ...
The moment shifts from hauntingly melodic verses to a powerful chorus that evokes imagery of battle and nature intertwined.
This contrast emphasizes the duality of peace and conflict, reflecting broader themes of survival and myth within the album's narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:38
- 2 … Where His Ravens Fly … 7:24
- 3 Time Between Dog and Wolf 6:01
- 4 Tanfana 5:31
- 5 Runes Shall You Know 5:59
- 6 In Flames 7:53
- 7 Sunnavend 5:51
- 8 Asaland 4:03
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