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True North

Borknagar · 2019

72 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal

A sprawling soundscape where progressive metal intricacies intertwine with atmospheric melodies and organic textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

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

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2019, 'True North' is Borknagar's tenth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed 2016 release, 'Winter Thrice'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their place in the progressive metal scene while experimenting with new sonic landscapes and lyrical themes inspired by nature and philosophy.
Stylistic neighbors
Enslaved· Opeth· Amorphis
If this clicks, go next to
Fall — This album continues the expansive sound while introducing new elements and themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Thunderous 8:34
  • 2 Up North 6:29
  • 3 The Fire That Burns 6:33
  • 4 Lights 5:04
  • 5 Wild Father’s Heart 5:42
  • 6 Mount Rapture 6:08
  • 7 Into the White 5:57
  • 8 Tidal 9:32
  • 9 Voices 5:09
  • 10 Wild Father’s Heart (instrumental demo version) 6:25
  • 11 Up North (demo version) 6:38

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