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| 4.5 superb | Gene Gol-Jonsson CONTRIBUTOR | September 2nd 21 |
For whatever wizardous reason, Ivar and Einar's melange of styles and influences from every conceivable direction does not result in a messy hodgepodge, but flows freely and also blusterously.
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| 3.5 great | cjbizzlebizzle | August 24th 16 |
Skuggsja combines Nordic folk music with metal in a way that employs a traditional, always serious approach to create beautiful atmospheres that cast one into a dark, barren universe. This album brings the listener to a somber place where a campfire seems nearby, absolutely necessary and is surrounded by people who will tell the tales of sorrow, hard work and all of the realness of life past and present. The interplay between the acoustic instruments, droning chants, black metal scowls and distorted guitars is essential in creating the unique atmosphere Skuggsja provides. Without knowledge of the language the listener may become a bit tired by the experience, which could use a tad bit more variability, but this is truly not a barrier to keep anyone away from the greatness within the record. Headphones or a good system will do this album more justice than the average record because of the delicate balance between the various elements recorded. Start with Makta Og Vanaera, Tore Hund and Skuggeslatten for an excellent sampler.
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| 4.0 excellent | Ignimbrite | March 8th 16 |
this is awesome. it's basically Wardruna but metal.
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| 4.0 excellent | Caracal | January 21st 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Aranox | September 30th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Gazham | August 12th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | kleggi | January 22nd 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | elch21 | September 30th 19 |
| 2.5 average | Gbhill | August 29th 19 |
| 4.5 superb | EKN | June 11th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Elynna | October 16th 18 |
| 4.5 superb | 8genre | July 20th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Macck | April 22nd 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ategina | January 26th 18 |
| 3.5 great | kx8 | August 23rd 17 |
| 4.5 superb | bbm | August 12th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | TeeDeeM | February 28th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | em17ah | December 24th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | neikos | November 4th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pho3nix | September 3rd 16 |
| 2.5 average | gilly | June 16th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Nagash | March 30th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | shanks | March 13th 16 |
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