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SOLSTAFIR - Otta · CD

Product information "SOLSTAFIR - Otta · CD"

Jewelcase CD.

Background information über 'Otta'

Sólstafir's "Ótta" represents a stunning evolution in the Icelandic band's sonic journey, marking their transition from black metal roots into more atmospheric and progressive territories. The album's title, meaning "dawn" in Old Norse, perfectly captures the ethereal quality that permeates these eight carefully crafted compositions. Each track is named after different times of day in ancient Icelandic tradition, creating a conceptual framework that guides listeners through a full cycle of temporal experience. The band's use of clean vocals alongside their signature atmospheric guitar work creates an almost cinematic quality that feels both ancient and timeless.

The production on "Ótta" showcases Sólstafir's maturity as composers, with lengthy pieces like "Nóttmál" stretching over eleven minutes of hypnotic, post-metal influenced passages. The album demonstrates their ability to build tension and release it in waves of emotional intensity, particularly evident in tracks like "Ótta" and "Nón". Their incorporation of traditional Icelandic musical elements with modern post-rock sensibilities creates something truly unique in the metal landscape. The guitar tones are warm and enveloping, while the rhythm section provides a steady foundation for the band's expansive soundscapes.

For fans of:
Agalloch, Alcest, Neurosis, and Primordial

Track listing

  1. Lágnætti
  2. Ótta
  3. Rismál
  4. Dagmál
  5. Miðdegi
  6. Nón
  7. Miðaftann
  8. Náttmál

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com

Artist: Solstafir
Label/Manufacturer: Season Of Mist
Genre: Alternative Roc, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock

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