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I heard about this Norwegian band a few months ago. One track I've
heard was good, but I always like to estimate bands after albums, not
songs. So now, after a few listenings of "Hin Vordende Sod & Sø" I must
confess that it is a really good album. Ásmegin aim to merge traditional
Norwegian folk music with metal. But it's too simple to compare them with
bands like for example Finntroll or Storm. Ásmegin's music is much more
rich of sounds and instruments. Ásmegin are certainly creative and have
many ideas, which makes their music very interesting and full of
surprising changes. All non-metal instruments like fiddle, Norwegian
zither, harp, flutes, piano build a characteristic, fantastic climate
and atmosphere which is really original. The lyrics are about old Scandinavian myths and, which is quite interesting, are linked in concepts. Second, third and fourth tracks are mini-version of "Peer Gynt" and ninth, tenth and eleventh are the saga "Valgalder". Once again I advice everyone to get to know this great album. If you're looking
for enchanting and maximum differentiated material "Hin Vordende Sod & Sø" is definitly for you!
| Tracklist |
| 1. Af Helvegum |
| 2. Bruderov Paa Hægstadtun |
| 3. Huldradans - Hin Grønnkledde |
| 4. Til Rondefolkets Herskab |
| 5. Over Ægirs vidstragte Sletter |
| 6. Slit Livets Baand |
| 7. Efterbyrden |
| 8. Op Af Bisterlitiern |
| 9. Vargr I Véum - Eilivs Bane |
| 10. Blodhevn |
| 11. Valgalder |
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