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Borknagar is one of the
most successful of the Norwegian black metal bands and even though the band
was formed as late as 1996 they have now released no less than five
full-length albums. This indicates that they are a very professional and hard
working group of people which stands even more clear after listening to one of
their albums. "Empiricism" is the first album featuring the new Swedish
vocalist Vintersorg (Andreas Hedlund) who is previously well known to most
metal fans for his wonderful work with Otyg, Havayoth and Vintersorg. You may
have feared that the departure of Simen to Dimmu Borgir would endanger the
Borknagar spirit but Vintersorg is doing the job very well too. "Empiricism"
is more complex and even than the last album and even though there are no real
stand-out tracks like there was on "Quintessence" the two opening tracks are
perhaps slightly better than the following eight ones. The pace is also a
little slower with more of an orchestral feeling. The focus has been somewhat
taken from speed towards melody which I think suites the voice of Vintersorg a
lot better. This time Borknagar chose to record the album in Norway together
with Borge Finstad, resulting in experimentation with a hammond organ, grand
piano and authentic strings. A new era has begun for Borknagar and it will be
interesting to hear what musical landscapes we are to be delivered in the
future from these Norwegians.
| Tracklist |
1. The Genuine Pulse 2. Gods |
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Of My World 3. The Black Canvas 4. Matter & Motion 5. |
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Soul Sphere 6. Inherit The Earth 7. The Stellar Dome 8. |
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Four Element Synchronicity 9. Liberated 10. The View Of |
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Everlast |
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