 | Tracklist:
1.) King (intro)
2.) Födosagan
3.) Slaget Vid Blodsälv
4.) Skogens Hämnd
5.) Jaktens Tid
6.) Bakom Varje Fura
7.) Kitteldags
8.) Drigsmjöd
9.) Varg Immen (Hedningarna Cover)
10.) Kyrkovisan
11.) Den Hornkrönte Konungen (Rivfaders Tron)
12.) Aldhissla
13.) Tomhet Och Tystnad Härska (Outro)
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1 of 1 thought this review was well written
The new metal genre is sweeping the frozen wastelands of the north. What is this new sound? TROLL METAL! The bringers of this new creative fire are Finnish metal/polka players Finntroll, with their unique mixture of storytelling, mythology, and plain barbarism that is best served cold with a side of flesh.
The album is best enjoyed by someone who either knows Swedish, or has a translation handy. There are a few English translations of Finntroll lyrics on the internet; however, many of those are rather awkward and inaccurate. Mostly the lyrics follow the story of a Troll-King and his minions raping, pillaging,and killing christians.
But even if you don’t have the lyrics, the album is still a great ‘background’ listen. The melodies are pervasively provocative throughout the album, and several tracks are very well orchestrated.
The musicianship on this album is of very high quality. There are guitars, keyboards, double bass along with electric bass, accordions, and a tight drum section. All of the instruments are very well played, however the guitars are sometimes overly simplistic. Also one can find the frequent huppa (Finnish polka) rhythms somewhat boring in the long haul. The vocals are good, with some growling in Finnish, but the best parts of the vocals are the clean vocals on a few of the songs.
Overall a very unique album with an interesting outlook on metal music as a whole, however it is not easily accessible, and some may be turned off by the vocals being in another language. But if you are a metal fan who appreciates a more ‘classical’ approach to music, then you will find this album enjoyable.
Good Tracks:
Födosagan
Jaktens Tid
Krigsmjöd
VargTimmen
Aldhissla
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i got nattford coz this metal head in a CD store recommended it....i think i might get this too if its as good as nattford
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btw...good review
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This albums excellent folk metal. It was my first Finntroll, and still my favorite to this day.
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I can't stand this band at all.
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iv really been getting into folkmetal bands lately and finntroll is one of the best iv heard. If you like finntroll check out the band moonsorrow they're really good to
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"I can't stand this band at all."
perhaps you would like to elaborate a bit?
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The melodic/black metal/folk parts are great, but the polka sections make me sick to my stomache. I can't stand listening to something that ridiculous.
| | | Album Rating: 4.5
m/
Polka+Trolls = slaughters the feeble Christians.
A classic for sure.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
I like this album, very different than most metal I listen to.
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"m/
Polka+Trolls = slaughters the feeble Christians.
A classic for sure."
:lol:
Ok review.This Message Edited On 11.16.06
Digging: Paul Baribeau - Paul Baribeau
| | | Album Rating: 4
Troll metal pwns.
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This band are such a fun listen
| | | Album Rating: 4
Album is mass lulz. Listening to it now.
Digging: Jesu - Silver | | |
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