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:: Review ::
Prepare yourself for a journey back to the ancient times. This album is TOTALLY
entrenched in epic Nordic folklore. From the two instrumentals that open and close
the album, to the other eight tracks in between, BATHORY do not stray from the
NORDLAND theme. Is that good or bad your wondering?
 Well
that depends on how much of a fan you are. If you are expecting a full on black
metal album then you should look elsewhere. This is more of a folksy Nordic tribute
album with a few heavy riffs thrown in for good measure. Most tracks center around a
single melody that is repeated throughout the song. There are some good riffs for
sure, but the repetitiveness is a little too much after a while. For example the
number two track "Nordland" is a 9 minute and 20 second epic with the same riff over
and over. The song could be 6 minutes long and we would get the point. The songs are
solely based in the Nordic tradition with na! ture. This album is for hardcore
Bathory fans and others who want a lesson in Nordic mythology. This one's for you if
you appreciate folk-like music.
he production is good, except
for the vocals in a few tracks. Musically, the album is engineered well. But it's
just not pleasing to listen to over and over, and the tempo is too slow almost
allowing the listener to slip into a dream state to awaken in the "Foreverdark
Woods". Keep this one for the mellower moments in life, or if you're into
renaissance festivals.
6.5 out of 10 keyboards.
Reviewer: Lord M
Visit the artist website:
Bathory
Contact:bathory@blackmark.net
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DISCOGRAPHY ::
1983 The Return Demo
1984 Bathory
1985 The Return.....
1986 Lord Of The Grave
1987 Under The Sign Of The Black Mark
1988 Blood Fire Death
1990 Hammerheart
1991 Twilight Of The Gods
1992 Jubileum Volume I
1993 Jubileum Volume II
1994 Requiem
1995 Octagon
1996 Blood On Ice
1998 Jubileum Volume III
2001 Destroyer Of Worlds
2002 Nordland I
2003 Nordland II
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