Wooo got mine a couple days early. Rules Only nitpick would be moving Yönsynty down the line up. It is good, just a small tumble in pacing out the gate.

Waiting for the official release. It got me excited the moment it was announced last year.

Slow start but with "Havukruunu Ja Talvenvarjo" it starts to move a little more. The title track is very good, for me it's the highlight of the album. I would also like to mention the last track which is not my favorite but it ends the album better than it started, which leaves me on a positive note. Overall, it's an appreciable experience, but I didn't fall under the spell either.

Kuu Erkylän Yllä wasn't really a proper album; as a true successor to Uinuos Syömein Sota, this is very much on the right path. As mentioned by Ch'ti, "Havukruunu Ja Talvenvarjo" and "Tavastland" are standouts

Easiest 8.5 this year.

Feels to me like an ancient, joyful celebration of the summer solstice, rather than the usual winter walks of BM.

Four albums and two EPs of this quality within 10 years is an exceptional output.

Very impressive release with beautiful songwriting and production. Literally all the performances are standout.

This one feels more "mature" than the previous. Unfortunately, I miss the perfect mix of dazzling melodies and raw agressiveness that made me appreciate Uinuos Syömein Sota so much. Still a very good album and first 8/10 of the year for me.

Great but a bit samey, It seems I'm only uplifted by the same choirs and chord progressions

I think this is quite a lot more progressive than previous albums. Some interesting and fun details here and there. It'll take more time to appreciate it fully but might end up being their best. Even though no track standout that much, I think this is more interesting as whole album.

Also, I actually live in Häme (Tavastia) so this is kind of personal.

Sounds pretty run of the mill to me, liked the production though.

Written by 24emd on 05.03.2025 at 03:26

Sounds pretty run of the mill to me, liked the production though.

Yeah that’s how I felt too

Written by 24emd on 05.03.2025 at 03:26

Sounds pretty run of the mill to me, liked the production though.

No, Havukruunu created its own niche by superbly blending the Bathory-style bm with Finnish (not Swedish!) folk essence. Unlike many folk metal bands that lean heavily on overly symphonic elements, Havukruunu blends a sound that's primal, evocative, and deeply rooted in Nordic mysticism.

So is this album - another good release which needs more playing from my side. I'll keep under the microscope for weeks now.

This is such a comfy album. I don't know if it's run-of-the-mill, maybe, but I'm not looking for them to reinvent the wheel.

Very pleasant listen, very well blended elements in the songwriting.

Awesome album. Added to my 2025 list.