Et Hav av Avstand
| Et Hav av Avstand | ||||
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| Released | 1 September 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | Conclave & Earshot Studios | |||
| Genre | Black metal | |||
| Length | 42:14 | |||
| Label | Dark Essence Records | |||
| Producer | Bjørnar E. Nilsen | |||
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Et Hav av Avstand is the eight full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 1 September 2023 and is the band's first studio album in six years.[1]
Recording and release
In 2022, Hoest entered Conclave Studio along with long-time producer Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen and recorded nearly 20 tracks for future Taake releases.[2] In spring 2023, the album Et hav av Avstand was announced for a release in autumn of that year.[2][3] Coinciding with the Beyond the Gates festival in Bergen, a listening party for the album with Hoest was held for fans at the Hellion bar on 3 August 2023.[4] Et hav av Avstand was released on 1 September 2023 to good reviews from Norwegian and international critics.[5][1][6][7][8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hoest
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Denne Forblaaste Ruin Av En Bro" | 11:52 |
| 2. | "Utarmede Gruver" | 11:06 |
| 3. | "Gid Sprakk Vi" | 6:14 |
| 4. | "Et Uhyre Av En Kniv" | 13:02 |
| Total length: | 42:14 | |
Personnel
Taake
- Hoest – vocals, instruments
Additional personnel
- Bjørnar E. Nilsen – producer, mixer
- Herbrand Larsen – mastering
- H'Grimnir – artwork
- Csaba Bende – photography
References
- ^ a b Halmstad, Bree (2023-08-18). "Taake's Et Hav av Avstand Proves Hoest Still Reigns Supreme". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ a b "TAAKE to release new album, 'Et Hav Av Avstand', this Fall". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ N., J. (2023-04-28). "ISOLATIONIST TONES & DISSENT – AN EXCLUSIVE LISTEN TO THE UPCOMING TAAKE ALBUM". Eternal Terror. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Søgnen, Adrian B. (2023-08-03). "Fikk møte helten på metal-bar i Bergen". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Lønningen, Peter (2023-09-01). "– Jeg er usikker på om jeg elsker eller hater det". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Podoshen, Jeff (2023-08-14). "Album Review: TAAKE Et Hav av Avstand". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Sanderson, Danny (2023-09-02). "ALBUM REVIEW: Et Hav Av Avstand - Taake". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Skog, Helge (2023-09-01). "Djevelen ingen klarer å målbinde". itromso.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.