Baldur (album)
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Tutl Napalm Records | ||||
| Producer | Flex Árnason | |||
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Baldur is the début full-length
Background
While Skálmöld was initially formed with intention to be just a hobby, the band members soon decided to record an album. In January 2010, the band recorded its first demo, consisting of two song, "Árás" and "Kvaðning", but it was never released.[1] In May 2010, Skálmöld entered Studio Reflex in Reykjavík to record its first album.
Music
Baldur is a
Baldur's lyrics conform to the rules of dróttkvætt, the Old Norse alliterative verse, while music combines folk melodies, with the elements from melodic death, doom and thrash metal, creating an overall epic atmosphere.[5][6][7]
The album and protagonist were named after Baldur Ragnarsson, guitarist with the band and brother of main songwriter Snæbjörn. Snæbjörn likes to use names for the characters which are familiar to him and to which he has some connection.[8]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Snæbjörn Ragnarsson; all music is composed by Skálmöld
| No. | Title | Translation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heima" | Home | 2:37 |
| 2. | "Árás" | Attack | 6:06 |
| 3. | "Sorg" | Grief | 5:25 |
| 4. | "Upprisa" | Rebirth | 6:34 |
| 5. | "För" | Journey | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Draumur" | Dream | 1:30 |
| 7. | "Kvaðning" | The Call | 7:57 |
| 8. | "Hefnd" | Vengeance | 5:06 |
| 9. | "Dauði" | Death | 6:29 |
| 10. | "Valhöll" | Valhalla | 5:08 |
| 11. | "Baldur" (re-release bonus track) | 10:29 | |
| 12. | "Kvaðning (Edit)" (re-release bonus track) | 4:50 | |
| Total length: | 66:36 | ||
Credits
- Björgvin Sigurðsson – vocals, guitar
- Baldur Ragnarsson – guitar
- Snæbjörn Ragnarsson – bass
- Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson – guitar
- Gunnar Ben – keyboards, oboe
- Jón Geir Jóhannsson – drums
- Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (Sólstafir) – guest vocals on "Hefnd" and "Árás"
References
- ^ a b "Skálmöld". Napalm Records. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Interview mit Björgvin Sigurðsson zu "Baldur"" (in German). metal.de. December 26, 2010. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ Morton, Kenneth (September 1, 2011). "Skálmöld: Grand Viking Metal from Iceland!". Highwire Daze. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Interview met Skálmöld" (in Dutch). Ashladan. August 13, 2011. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ Schmatz, Bastian. "Skálmöld - Baldur" (in German). cdstarts.de. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Skálmöld - Baldur" (in German). xxl-rock.de. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Skálmöld - Baldur". Lords of Metal. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Interview: Bjorgvin and Snaebjorn of Skalmold". Moshville Times. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
External links
- Kvaðning music video on YouTube
