Thyrfing - Farsotstider - guest review
Thyrfing - Farsotstider - guest review
Tracklist
01. Far Åt Helvete02. Jag Spår Fördärv
03. Farsotstider
04. Höst
05. Själavrak
06. Elddagjämning
07. Baldersbålet
08. Tiden Läker Intet
09. Järnvidjors Dans [Japanese bonus]
Guest review by
Mindheist July 29, 2006
From the beginning, the Viking metal has been a kind of extreme folk black metal with typical melodies. In that one I discovered these characters and as I said about this album, it's some kind of continuity of "Vansinnesvisor." Acoustic parts, a furious spectrum of tempos and roaring can be found as well as heavy guitar riffs and double bass drumming. Technically, everything awakens memories, strong keyboards, swift rhythm and stunning brilliant atmosphere. The production is slightly better than the previous full-length - even rawer (maybe because of the very aggressive voice of Thomas Väänänen ) but it's still acceptable.
The album starts with "Far At Helvete," an awesome song which features such a wonderful scream that I was completely transported and astonished at how Thomas's voice is able to push. The second "Jag Spår Fördärv " and the self titled track "Farsotstider" are both well done (high fast rhythm).
The remaining tracks continue to offer us a quite authentic spectacle, driving chorus sometimes countered by aggressive passages, it's beautiful, it's amazing, it's varied, it's Viking metal at its best!
Overall, "Farsotstider" is one of the finest releases in the Swedish Viking metal scene; a masterpiece that was certainly worth the three year wait. Special thank to Thyrfing, for completing their fifth album with such motivation.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 10 |
| Songwriting: | 10 |
| Originality: | 10 |
| Production: | 10 |
Written by Mindheist | July 29, 2006
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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Translations: 01. Far Åt Helvete - Go to Hell 02. Jag Spår Fördärv - I predict Destruction 03. Farsotstider - hard to translate, something like Times of Disquieting 04. Höst - Autumn 05. Själavrak - Wreck of Soul 06. Elddagjämning - something like "Fire equinox" 07. Baldersbålet - Balders Bonfire; Balder at the Stake 08. Tiden Läker Intet - Time Heals Nothing 09. Untitled Most titles are in a very old fashioned Swedish.
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A 10?? Didn't thought Thyrfing was capable of making a perfect album. I'll check this, but I don't expect a lot...
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I think this is the best Thyrfing album and also one of the best viking metal albums ever made. I totally love it!
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