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Urd

Borknagar · 2012

59 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

A sprawling blend of progressive metal and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke nature's grandeur and human introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with peaks
  • nature-inspired atmospheric soundscapes
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • immersive journey through sound
  • long-form listening commitment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Urd' is Borknagar's eighth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Universal' from 2010. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation in the black metal and progressive metal scenes, continuing to explore complex themes through intricate compositions and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Enslaved· Opeth· Amorphis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Epochalypse 6:07
  • 2 Roots 5:55
  • 3 The Beauty of Dead Cities 4:15
  • 4 The Earthling 6:51
  • 5 The Plains of Memories 4:27
  • 6 Mount Regency 6:08
  • 7 Frostrite 4:50
  • 8 The Winter Eclipse 8:45
  • 9 In a Deeper World 5:39
  • 10 Age of Creation 6:19

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