MORK · Syv | BLACK LP

Black vinyl.

Background information about 'Syv'

Norwegian black metal entity Mork delivers a haunting masterpiece with "Syv", an album that showcases the project's evolution into darker, more atmospheric territories. Thomas Eriksen, the mastermind behind Mork, has crafted nine tracks that blend traditional Norwegian black metal with melancholic undertones and progressive elements. The album opens with "I Takens Virvel" setting a brooding atmosphere that carries throughout the record, while tracks like "Holmgang" and "Heksebal" demonstrate the band's ability to balance aggression with introspective moments.

The production on "Syv" maintains the raw essence of black metal while allowing each instrument to breathe within the mix. Songs such as "Utbrent" and "Med Døden Til Følge" showcase Eriksen's vocal prowess, ranging from tortured shrieks to more contemplative passages. The album concludes with "Omme", a fitting end to this journey through Norwegian darkness that solidifies Mork's position among the contemporary black metal elite.

For fans of: Darkthrone, Burzum, Mayhem, Taake and Emperor

Track listing

A1. I Takens Virvel
A2. Holmgang
A3. Heksebal
A4. Utbrent
B5. Med Doden Til Folge
B6. Ondt Blod
B7. Tidens Tann
B8. Til Syvende Og Sist
B9. Omme

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com