Asa (album)
Asa is the sixth studio album by the German Viking metal band Falkenbach. It was released in 2013 on Prophecy Productions.
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| Released | November 1, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Viking metal, black metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 41:21 | |||
| Label | Prophecy Productions | |||
| Producer | Vratyas Vakyas | |||
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Reception
Yvonne Duchateau of Sonic Seducer, Markus Endres of Metal.de and Filip Van Muylem of Peek-a-Boo Magazine commented that the album combines stylistic elements from Falkenbach's entire career.[1][2][3] Duchateau wrote that what is new is the presence of more quiet songs with clear vocals, such as "Eweroun" and "Bluot fuër bluot", which gives a more immediate impression;[1] Endres wrote that "[i]n this tension between Nordic folklore with acoustic guitars and clear vocals, Pagan / Black Metal with sawing riffs, melodic keyboards and harsh voice, Asa comes alive".[2] Van Muylem called the combination of different expressions a "successful amalgamation of tradition without any clichés and fiery passion".[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Vaer stjernar vaerdan" ("Where Stars Become") | 4:39 |
| 2. | "Wulfarweijd" ("Wolfhunting") | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Mijn laezt wourd" ("My Last Word(s)") | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Bronzen Embrace" | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Eweroun" ("Forever") | 5:50 |
| 6. | "I nattens stilta" ("In Silence of the Night") | 6:24 |
| 7. | "Bluot fuër bluot" ("Blood for Blood") | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Stikke wound" ("Hidden Wound(s)") | 2:57 |
| 9. | "Ufirstanan folk" ("The Revived Folk") | 5:53 |
| Total length: | 41:21 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Beloved Feral Winter" | 5:10 |
| 2. | "En lintinbluitin faran..." ("And Lime Blossoms Are Falling...") | 4:47 |
| 3. | "Return to Ultima Thule" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "I svertar sunna luihtint" ("In/From Swords the Sun Shines/Reflects") | 5:59 |
| Total length: | 19:22 | |
Personnel
- Vratyas Vakyas - all instrument, vocals
Additional personnel
- Nikos Mavridis - violin
- Tyrann - vocals
- Hagalaz - guitars
- Boltthorn - drums
- Patrick Damiani - mixing
- Robin Schmidt - mastering
- Albert Bierstadt - artwork
- Costin Chioreanu - layout
- Christophe Szpajdel - logo
References
- Duchateau, Yvonne (2013). "Falkenbach 'Asa'". Sonic Seducer (in German) (11). Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- Endres, Markus (4 November 2013). "Falkenbach - Asa". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- Van Muylem, Filip (7 November 2013). "Falkenbach: Asa". Peek-a-Boo Magazine. Retrieved 22 December 2020.