Crimfall The Writ of Sword |
|
 | Tracklist:
1. Dicembré
2. Storm Before The Calm
3. Frost upon Their Graves
4. Cáhceravga
5. Shackles Of The Moirai
6. The Writ Of Sword
7. Geadgái
8. Silver And Bones
9. Son Of North
Release Date: 03/23/2011 | |
|
On 5 Lists
|
| Summary: a tale of frostbitten swords and plump, lusty women. |
6 of 6 thought this review was well written
Every once in a while, I get lucky (I don’t mean sex). Although, when you think about it, it is kind of like sex when you stumble upon an album, listen to it, and find out that you like it. Anyway, this happened to me, only recently, whilst scrolling through YouTube’s suggestions, ultimately finding Crimfall’s The Writ of Sword. Apparently a massively overlooked band, Crimfall made this album with their bare hands, probably while drunk, and murdering innocent villagers. Because that’s what Vikings do. Idiot. Raise your flag, my brothers, raise it high and then swiftly stab your enemy in the chest with it. The torch has been lit, and the time is nigh for Crimfall’s arising. Take heed! Ride thy steed as swiftly as possible to thy home, and swiftly put on headphones! An album such as this demands the ears of every man.
Crimfall are a Viking/folk metal band with an affinity for epic melodies. 90% of the album is spent on creating a symphonic experience that brings to mind any movie with vikings in it. The guitarist does not often employ his technical skills, but rather acts in accompaniment to the main picture, which is a soundtrack feel. The same can be said for the bloodlust growls, which are employed rather tactfully, at important moments, thereby creating power. The only unfortunate thing is that the album is so short, with only nine songs, two of them being interludes. It may be an epic experience to behold, but it is a regrettably short one. Thankfully, the album is so distractingly epic that the album’s length is of no consequence. The B movie feel to it all continues to put a smile on my face, even after multiple listens.
Something must be said for the album’s atmosphere, which is full and alive. I imagine the story of the album to involve a small group of Vikings, trudging through mountains of fallen snow, killing those in their path, as they search for the nearest pub. Ultimately, they find one, celebrating with wild drunkenness and goofy dancing. You see, The Writ of Sword is a fun album, a silly one with its danceable folk melodies and Irish singing style. Even amongst the chaos, however, there is a certain calmness or serenity about it. Helena Haaparanta sings on top the mountain, nearly melting the icecaps with her beautiful voice. The winter theme be damned, the music is simply too riotous to be taken seriously. The Writ of Sword is as an excellent follow up to As the Path Unfolds…, and plenty of fun.
|
| Recent reviews by this author | | | |
Album Rating: 3.5
Vikings.
That is all.
| | |
By my beard!
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
I wonder if Odin shaves on No Shave November.
| | |
The rate at which you pump these reviews out is admirable to say the least.
Awesome review man. Pos'd. That said, could you possible take a moment to criticise my latest review?
Digging: Walknut - Graveforests And Their Shadows Digging: Walknut - Graveforests And Their Shadows
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Ohhh that's why you posted that in my shoutbox. XD Sure man.
| | |
Oh shit I thought I wrote an essay to go with it. My apologies mister contributor :[
| | |
haha nice summary
Digging: Lone - Galaxy Garden Digging: Lone - Galaxy Garden
| | |
metal
Digging: Goldie - Timeless
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Crimfall are a Viking/folk metal band
Sold. The growls here make me smile, and the beauty and the beast aspect is taken to the extreme. Have you checked out their previous album?
Digging: Lemuria (BE) - Tales, Ale, and Fire Digging: Lemuria (BE) - Tales, Ale, and Fire | | |
YES! A PIZZAMACHINE VIKINGS OF THE NORTHERN FROZEN SUN THE END IS HERE RAGNAROK IS UPON US TO THE TREE IT WILL BE OUR ONLY SANCTUARY REVIEW!
Digging: Insane - Wait and Prey Digging: Insane - Wait and Prey
| | |
But wouldn't you expect sex to be great even before finding out? Sheesh, you and your awkward sex metaphors pizza.
Also, I love it how already in the very first sentence you strongly and convincingly assure us you're just not getting any ;).
Digging: Rosetta - The Galilean Satellites Digging: Rosetta - The Galilean Satellites
| | |
Good review, listening to a song off this now, sounds much different then what I remember of the band.
Digging: Botanist - I: The Suicide Tree / II: A Rose From the Dead
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
I really am liking this, though the cleans threw me for a loop when I first heard them.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Have you checked out their previous album?
Only a few songs really. I liked!
@ Metalstyles: Hey come on I have a reputation to keep! Ya know, I'm probably the only Christian contributor on the site! :D
| | |
You're Christian? Why was I not aware of this earlier, user pizzamachine alias kintups? Oh well, I'm in the same boat as you atm anyway haha, only the reasoning is different (long distance relationship in my case).
So for the time being, let's crank open this badboy here and do some pillaging instead!
| | | Album Rating: 3
Pretty good album. It's solid...
Great review.
Digging: Cattle Decapitation - Monolith of Inhumanity Digging: Cattle Decapitation - Monolith of Inhumanity | | |
|
Stumble
Digg
Twitter
Del.icio.us
