Mork
Syv


4.7
superb

Review

by Gary STAFF
October 25th, 2024 | 11 replies


Release Date: 09/20/2024 | Tracklist

Review Summary: Progressively old-school. And it works!

Thomas Eriksen has truly been in his element lately, offering the public two full-length albums this year. The first, his solo project called Udåd, was released in March, presenting raw, primitive black metal, while he crowned this autumn with another Mork album, simply titled Syv ("Seven"). At first, one might wonder, "Why release albums under separate projects if Eriksen is the mind behind all of them?" The answer lies in the style of each release: Udåd embodies the absolutely raw and ancient side of the genre, while the progression of Mork has reached a new chapter, where old-school black metal has met an infinitely refined and meticulously balanced progressive approach. And how? Syv not only fully utilizes the toolkit of old-school black metal (fast tremolos and mid-tempo riffs, clear vocals or harsh screams, etc.) but also introduces delicate, rare elements. Examples include complex, highly progressive rhythmic solutions (like in the last third of “I Tåkens Virvel”), string-led melodies (“Holmgang” or the most beautiful instrumental piece, “Til Syvende Og Sist”), also the bass guitar often takes the "leading role" in shepherding the flow of melodies (throughout the entire album). This approach is what elevates Syv above the competitors. This album goes far beyond being an experiment-focused release; as it combines traditional elements (and sound) with vitalizing, mature, and captivating progressiveness... this is exactly why black metal never ceases to amaze me (or us)! Shortly: exemplary album.




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garas
Staff Reviewer
October 25th 2024


8184 Comments

Album Rating: 4.7 | Sound Off

Okay, I tried to deliver a Sunnyvale-style review. How is it?



The album is brilliant, go and observe!

NightOnDrunkMountain
Contributing Reviewer
October 25th 2024


849 Comments


Oh, through the roof rating!

garas
Staff Reviewer
October 25th 2024


8184 Comments

Album Rating: 4.7 | Sound Off

Yup. It's my current AOTY candidate.

Sunnyvale
Staff Reviewer
October 25th 2024


6186 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

"Okay, I tried to deliver a Sunnyvale-style review" - Mama, I made it! - to have your name attached to a category of Sput writeups, that's what everyone dreams about, right? Credit where it's due, I got into the short review game following Jesper's example, so I'm far from an innovator.



Anyway, nice review garas! Wouldn't mind a little more detail given the very high score, but it's a good brief synopsis of what makes this tick. I don't like this album as much as Katedralen, but it's strong nonetheless.

Hawks
October 25th 2024


93776 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Awesome review as always buddy!! This is good stuff.

Hyperion1001
Emeritus
October 25th 2024


27135 Comments


yeah this is pretty good. still prefer katedralen tho.

garas
Staff Reviewer
October 26th 2024


8184 Comments

Album Rating: 4.7 | Sound Off

Thanks guys.



> Wouldn't mind a little more detail given the very high score

Thanks for this feedback. I've tried, but lately my brain-hardware is very overworked and this is the best I could come up with now.

Wildcardbitchesss
October 26th 2024


13809 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

This is some good shit, nice review

Spec
October 27th 2024


40160 Comments


oh hey mork

Dedes
Contributing Reviewer
October 28th 2024


10575 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I still want to Mork

DDDeftoneDDD
October 28th 2024


22813 Comments


Miss me some m/ mork mork mork m/



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