Released 20 years ago
With Oden on Our Side
Amon Amarth · 2006
42 min · 9 tracks · melodic death metal
Epic metal anthems intertwine with Norse mythology, delivering thunderous riffs and soaring melodies that evoke a battle-ready spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Valhall Awaits Me — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its galloping rhythms and powerful chorus, encapsulating Amon Amarth's blend of melody and aggression.
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Cry of the Black Birds — The song showcases a masterful balance between melodic hooks and harsh vocals, reflecting the band's ability to convey emotion within their heavy sound.
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With Oden on Our Side — The title track serves as an anthem of strength and unity, featuring a memorable chorus that resonates deeply with fans and captures the essence of Viking warrior culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong melodies with aggressive instrumentation, creating a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of double bass drumming and melodic guitar harmonies throughout, creating a driving, aggressive sound.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with an emphasis on epic choruses that invite listener participation.
- Several songs incorporate orchestral elements and choral backing to enhance the thematic storytelling related to Norse mythology.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immersive storytelling experience
- climactic emotional highs
- epic journey through themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Cited as a high point for its ambitious storytelling and musical composition.
- Career context
- With Oden on Our Side marked Amon Amarth's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record, Fate of Norns, released in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene and gaining significant international acclaim. The album's release further established their signature sound while expanding their thematic focus on Viking lore.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arch Enemy· Children of Bodom· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Valhall Awaits Me 4:43
- 2 Runes to My Memory 4:32
- 3 Asator 3:04
- 4 Hermod’s Ride to Hel – Lokes Treachery, Part 1 4:40
- 5 Gods of War Arise 6:02
- 6 With Oden on Our Side 4:34
- 7 Cry of the Black Birds 3:49
- 8 Under the Northern Star 4:17
- 9 Prediction of Warfare 6:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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