Odemarkens Son Review
Band | |
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Album | Odemarkens Son |
Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
Released | November 16, 1999 |
Genres | Black Metal, Folk Metal |
Labels | Napalm Records |
Length | 44:04 |
Album rating : 60 / 100
Votes : 2 (1 review)
Votes : 2 (1 review)
July 16, 2024
A stark improvement over their debut, Vintersorg became stronger in every arena here. The songwriting is slightly progressive, full of variety within the song. Softer passages are interwoven well into the blackened Viking sound. There is a lot more energy here than before, especially in the rhythm section which now sounds fantastic. Non-Rock instrumentation like synths and keys are sparse, but expertly applied when they do appear.
The vocals remain a bit of a sore spot for me. Not bad, but at times they do sound a bit goofy, really leaning into that… folky viking epic sound. The best of vocalists can pull off melodramatic theatrics, but this guy just falls short of that. Still, not nearly enough to detract from the performances.
That aside it doesn’t really have any weaknesses. It’s not the best or most memorable Viking Metal release, but it is absolutely up to the standard and beyond. A rather quick album that stays on topic the whole way through and never fails to deliver.
The vocals remain a bit of a sore spot for me. Not bad, but at times they do sound a bit goofy, really leaning into that… folky viking epic sound. The best of vocalists can pull off melodramatic theatrics, but this guy just falls short of that. Still, not nearly enough to detract from the performances.
That aside it doesn’t really have any weaknesses. It’s not the best or most memorable Viking Metal release, but it is absolutely up to the standard and beyond. A rather quick album that stays on topic the whole way through and never fails to deliver.
Track listing (Songs)
title | rating | votes | ||
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1. | Nar Alver Sina Runor Sjungit | 4:47 | 80 | 1 |
2. | Svaltvinter | 4:36 | 80 | 1 |
3. | Under Norrskenets Fallande Ljusspel | 3:54 | 82.5 | 2 |
4. | Manskensman | 5:46 | 87.5 | 2 |
5. | Odemarkens Son | 5:17 | 87.5 | 2 |
6. | Trollbunden | 2:44 | 70 | 1 |
7. | Offerbacken | 4:29 | 80 | 1 |
8. | I Den Trolska Dalens Hjarta | 5:55 | 87.5 | 2 |
9. | Pa Landet | 6:35 | 80 | 1 |
Line-up (members)
- Vintersorg : Vocals, Guitars & Bass
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