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WARDRUNA - Kvitravn · CD

Product information "WARDRUNA - Kvitravn · CD"

CD in jewelcase.

More about 'Kvitravn'

Norwegian folk ensemble Wardruna delivers another mesmerizing journey into ancient Nordic traditions with "Kvitravn". This album showcases the band's signature blend of traditional instruments, haunting vocals, and atmospheric soundscapes that transport listeners to the mystical landscapes of Scandinavia. The title track "Kvitravn" (meaning "White Raven") serves as a powerful centerpiece, weaving together ritualistic percussion, ancient Norse poetry, and Einar Selvik's distinctive vocal delivery. Each composition feels like a sacred ceremony, with tracks like "Skugge" and "Munin" building layers of primal energy through traditional frame drums, mouth harps, and carefully crafted ambient textures.

The album's eleven tracks flow seamlessly from meditative passages to more intense, almost shamanic experiences. Songs such as "Fylgjutal" and "Vindavlarljod" demonstrate Wardruna's mastery of creating cinematic soundscapes that feel both ancient and timeless. The production maintains the organic, earthy quality that has made the band beloved by fans of atmospheric and folk music alike. "Kvitravn" represents another chapter in Wardruna's ongoing exploration of Norse mythology and pre-Christian Scandinavian culture, delivered through music that feels genuinely connected to its historical roots.

For fans of:
Heilung, Danheim, Forndom, and Myrkur

Track listing

  1. Synkverv
  2. Kvitravn
  3. Skugge
  4. Grá
  5. Fylgjutal
  6. Munin
  7. Kvit Hjort
  8. Viseveiding
  9. Ni
  10. Vindavlarljod
  11. Andvevarljod

Manufacturer: By Norse Music, Membran Media GmbH, Langenhorner Chaussee 602, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: bynorse.com

Artist: Wardruna
Label/Manufacturer: By Norse Music
Genre: Black Metal, Folk