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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Norwegian Progressive Black/Viking Metal band.
“Mardraum - Beyond the Within” expands on their signature-Blackened sound with haunting Psychedelic atmospheres and cryptic true Metal riffing, all the while keeping things even more aggressive than their past releases. Looking back, it’s easy to see this album as the bridge between the bands past and future. Each song follows a chaotic path held together under the all-encompassing mystical concept, and with song titles in both English and Norwegian, you could tell Enslaved had a tough time deciding to sever the ties with the blunt Viking Metal of old and embrace the new, shackle-free version of the band. In places, it sounds reminiscent of latter day Carcass in its clinical coldness, but the result is an awesome set of crafted Extreme Metal that relies, as much on atmosphere as it does brutality.
Enslaved are one of the shrinking handful of bands on this earth who, along with being founders of their craft, have remained an important, vital force within their musical realm. Having consistently furthered the dynamic structuring and overall quality of the genre for the past decade, their perfected meld of complex harshness and dark, epic beauty has unquestionably carved a permanent home for Enslaved among the true leaders of Black Metal!!
Osmose Productions, 2000 (OPCD 100 / SPV 84-080192 CD). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Større Enn Tid - Tyngre Enn Natt 10:07
2. Daudningekvida 3:30
3. Entrance - Escape 7:42
4. Ormgard 5:28
5. Æges Draum 4:42
6. Mardraum 3:40
7. Det Endelege Riket 5:19
8. Ormgard II - Kvalt I Kysk Høgsong 3:44
9. Krigaren Eg Ikkje Kjende 6:32
10. Stjerneheimen 5:46
11. Frøyas Smykke 1:54
Total playing time: 58:24 min.


Samples: https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com

The twelfth full-length album by the legendary Norwegian Progressive Black Metal band.
Two decades after their birth, Enslaved's latest album once again surprise even those who are familiar with their non-linear development. "Riitiir" embodies a lot more of what has come to be known as Enslaved: indefinable and grandiose, honest and unearthly, dark, harsh, and beautiful!
The mighty Norwegian warriors of Progressive Extreme Metal offer a mindblowing eight new songs and, astonishingly, perhaps one of their absolute strongest albums thus far. Heading even further into Prog and using even more clean singing than before, the hour’s worth of music on the album hits the sweet spot where insane Black Metal meshes with compelling melodies. “Riitiir” is more Progressive and Experimental than the previous release, and much of it will be very pleasing to anyone who thought Opeth’s “Heritage” was a letdown, as it keeps the Metal Heavy without losing the softer stuff. There are several different styles mixed together and swapped out on any given song, but the core sound doesn’t get lost in all the changes, as there is a solid framework that holds everything together and keeps it all connected.
The changing musical landscape isn’t the only thing that refuses to stick to one style, as the vocals are also varied across the track listing. There are growls and grunts galore, but also plenty of clean singing, backing shouts, and deep spoken word segments. This melting pot creates some interesting atmospheres on individual tracks, like “Death in the Eyes of Dawn”, which nearly reaches a ‘90s Grunge feel, or the Gothic overtones of “Forsaken”.
It probably shouldn’t come as any big surprise that “Riitiir” is another knockout release from a band that consistently pushes the envelope and moves its sound forward. With a strong balance between Extreme Metal and clean Prog melodies, Enslaved’s latest album is at the forefront of Progressive Black Metal and a must-hear for fans of Opeth, Borknagar, or any music that combines opposing styles!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH/High Fidelity Ltd./Raven Music, 2012/2014 (27361 29322 | NB 2932-2 | FIDELITY 108). Made in Israel.


Tracklist:
1. Thoughts Like Hammers 9:30
2. Death In The Eyes Of Dawn 8:17
3. Veilburner 6:46
4. Roots Of The Mountain 9:17
5. Riitiir 5:26
6. Materal 7:48
7. Storm Of Memories 8:58
8. Forsaken 11:15
Total playing time: 67:17 min.