To Oak Woods Bestowed
Elvenking · 2000
26 min · 5 tracks · power metal
A vibrant blend of folk melodies and power metal intensity, invoking mythical landscapes and ancient tales.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Willow — This track showcases the band's ability to weave intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, encapsulating the essence of their sound and lyrical themes.
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Banquet of Bards — Featuring an engaging narrative and rich instrumentation, this song exemplifies Elvenking's storytelling prowess typical of their folk influences.
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Oakenshield — With its dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses, this track highlights the band’s range and serves as a defining moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Elvenking's debut showcases a solid mix of folk and metal elements, establishing their unique sound within the genre.
What we noticed
- Each song incorporates traditional folk instruments alongside heavy guitar riffs, creating a dynamic contrast between genres.
- The lyrics often reference nature and mythology, enhancing the storytelling aspect throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- epic tales with lush melodies
- short bursts of storytelling
- invigorating energy for gatherings
- immersive soundscapes for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, drawn-out compositions
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- To Oak Woods Bestowed is Elvenking's debut album, marking their initial foray into the folk metal scene in Italy. Released in 2000, it set the stage for their distinctive sound that combines traditional folk elements with heavy metal influences, allowing them to carve a niche in the burgeoning European folk metal movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Oak Woods Bestowed 1:33
- 2 White Willow 6:23
- 3 Banquet of Bards 4:51
- 4 Oakenshield 6:36
- 5 Under the Tree of Us'dum 6:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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