Bak De Syv Fjell

[Erik]

Yes, so this is old news, but the sole 7" ("From Haavardstun" c/w "De Siste Tankar") released by this Norwegian folk metal band (consisting of Kvitrafn from Gorgoroth and Haavard, Taake session) is absolutely some of the best stuff in the genre ever, especially side B. I've listened to it probably 20 times today and last night, it RULES. Imagine something like the first song on Ulver "Bergtatt" only with different vocals (all clean, male and female) and you're close. Simply amazing. Oh what the hell, here's an MP3:

http://nw.ath.cx/~erik/b1_Bak_De_Syv_Fjell-De_Siste_Tanker-Bak_De_Syv_Fjell-7-AMRC.mp3

A lot of people should love this. For example, if Marksveld hasn't heard this yet, he should probably make sure he has some clean underwear to change to before putting on the MP3.

 

[Krilons Resa]

dl'ing now, will listen later tonight after I'm burnt out on my bathroom project.

 

[Demilich]

first listen...

those lead guitars = teh win!

 

[spaffe]

Hm, first impression: pretty weak vocals :|

 

[Demilich]

the male vocals bugged me a bit too, female ones seemed fine.

overall, pretty good, but near the top of the genre? i hope this wasn't from the stronger side of the EP

 

[Demilich]

Maybe 19 more listens will do me some good!

 

[Tranquillian]

45 seconds in, this is awesome stuff...
Exactly my type of music.

 

[DE]

i have the ep and can vouch for it being good ok guys

 

[MFJ]

A lot of people should love this. For example, if Marksveld hasn't heard this yet, he should probably make sure he has some clean underwear to change to before putting on the MP3.

You definitely know what my tastes are- I'm on the sixth listen and I can definitely say that this is what music should sound like.

This is fucking amazing, I thank you for the reccomendation Erik. This is giving me all sorts of inspiration...

 

[Demilich]

You definitely know what my tastes are- I'm on the sixth listen and I can definitely say that this is what music should sound like.

This is fucking amazing, I thank you for the reccomendation Erik. This is giving me all sorts of inspiration...

Weird, I usually go for the kind of stuff this guy goes for... I shall listen again!

 

[MFJ]

Hey, personal tastes are personal tastes. I'm sure there's stuff you like that I would totally not enjoy. I need to locate this EP... if anyone sees it on eBay or something- PLEASE let me know!!!

 

[Demilich]

Yea, but when it comes to folky stuff like this, we're generally in line. I'm not saying I'll force myself to like it just cause you to, but it's incentive to give it a couple more tries!

 

[MFJ]

Right on!

 

[Krilons Resa]

Oooh, this is pretty good on first listen. All they have is a lone 7" eh? Anything in the works?

PS - Good Goat, it gets better!

 

[Demilich]

Shit! 3rd listen -- there it goes!

 

[J.]

i was wondering why people kept mentioning these guys. side A really is stunning.

a full length or anothr EP would be appreciated

 

[Dark One]

LOL - I saw the thread title and thought it was Erik saying something like he was "Back from the Dead" in Norwegian.

 

[Demilich]

i was wondering why people kept mentioning these guys. side A really is stunning.

a full length or anothr EP would be appreciated

aren't they back together now?

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

Yea, they're back together as of this summer. Really cool band, I hope they put out new material soon.

 

[JayKeeley]

So wait, is this Oompa-vision or are the songs really that good? Someone post a goddamn MP3.