Urwerk
Finsterforst · 2010
106 min · 14 tracks · folk metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with thunderous riffs, creating a powerful tapestry of folk and metal influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sieg und ewig Leben — Opening the album with anthemic vigor, this track establishes the thematic depth and musical complexity that defines Urwerk.
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Försterhochzeit — This track cleverly integrates traditional folk elements with heavy instrumentation, showcasing the band's unique sound and cultural roots.
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Die Suche nach dem Licht — A standout track that balances melodic introspection with powerful choruses, effectively capturing the album's overarching themes of quest and enlightenment.
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Weltenpilger — Closing the album on an epic note, this track encapsulates the journey motif through its expansive soundscapes and emotional weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines metal and folk elements, showcasing strong arrangements but lacks some cohesion in its lengthy runtime.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, with multiple vocalists harmonizing to enhance the epic feel of the music.
- The running time is over an hour, with most tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections and thematic development.
- 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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5/10
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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Die Suche nach dem Licht
The narrative shifts from darkness to hope as it depicts a journey toward enlightenment, contrasting despair with a yearning for clarity.
This movement from despair to hope illustrates a pivotal transformation in the lyrics, enhancing the song's emotional impact through its vivid storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sieg und ewig Leben 7:57
- 2 Schatten der Nacht 9:02
- 3 Das dunkle aller Welten 9:03
- 4 Försterhochzeit 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Des Waldes Macht 5:30
- 2 Die Suche nach dem Licht 6:21
- 3 Lauf der Welt 8:10
- 4 Traumwald 5:17
- 5 Spiegelscherben 10:19
- 6 Von glorreichem Schmerz 7:13
- 7 Rauschende Nächte 2:29
- 8 Weinende Ruinen 8:21
- 9 Weltenpilger 9:42
- 10 Verlorene Seelen 13:31
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