03-22-2010, 09:37 AM
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Blaze above the ashes
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Черный пес Петербург
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Skogen - Swedish atmospheric black metal
Haven't made a thread on anything in a while, so figured I may as well break the drought.
Skogen. riding on the wake that made early works of Drudkh, Walknut, Primordial and Agalloch so good, released their debut album Vittra, adding another stellar release to the already bursting ranks of 2009. Measured, paced riffs with clear, open leadwork and cold atmospheres of the Scandinavian shores. They are not breaking new ground, they just play the music they love very well. As simple as it sounds at first, the album takes several listens to absorb. Gets better with every listen though.
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03-22-2010, 09:58 AM
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The Kvltivat0r
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Just the reminder I needed. I'll check it out when I get out of school in oh... Six hours or so
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03-22-2010, 10:20 AM
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Blaze above the ashes
Join Date: Mar 2003
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lol I figured a few people would know about this, but no one talks about them. second song also is better imo, but that's just me.
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03-22-2010, 10:26 AM
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Hammerheart
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Leigh
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They sound really good. I hadn't actually heard of them before.
Ill download the album, and give it a proper listen, but if those songs on youtube are anything to go by, it wont be long before I buy it. |
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03-22-2010, 12:29 PM
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The Wild Rover
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In the grip of winter
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Emenius, you made me a fan of this band by your description of them alone. They sound pretty good, I'm definitely gonna check them out further.
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03-22-2010, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Most defiantly looking Into them more
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03-22-2010, 12:59 PM
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Seven still remain
Join Date: Aug 2009
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I am pleasantly surprised. Thanks for bringing this band to my attention.
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03-22-2010, 02:09 PM
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Valar Morghulis
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Colorado.
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Anything Emenius recs/likes is probably good.
I shall be checking this out once I'm done listening to the new Negura Bunget for the second time.
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03-23-2010, 02:26 AM
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Blaze above the ashes
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Черный пес Петербург
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heh thanks for the interest guys
 this album has been pretty much on repeat for the last few days
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03-23-2010, 01:06 PM
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I am the afro man.
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Yer this is really good stuff, on my list to buy...
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03-23-2010, 05:40 PM
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Valar Morghulis
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Colorado.
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After listening, I have fallen in love.
Fantastic stuff, Emmy. 
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03-23-2010, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
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Listening to Dimfaerd right now, very solid black metal
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03-23-2010, 09:11 PM
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The Kvltivat0r
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I guess I'll be the first to say that it didn't catch my attention upon either listen. I'm fine with the occasional "sonic wallpaper" band like Drudkh, but really, the songs never took flight.
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03-24-2010, 01:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Ah, this kind of black metal is right up my alley. Will get album very soon now.
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03-24-2010, 03:51 AM
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Hammerheart
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Leigh
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Having now given the album a listen, i feel that though its good, that a few of the songs feel a bit empty. I think they could have done more with them. But I think there is definitely potential there.
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03-24-2010, 06:44 AM
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Blaze above the ashes
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Черный пес Петербург
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^yeah, they still have some way to go in developing their music, but for a debut it's quite a good effort
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