Thanatopsis123
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That's a good song. I was listening to Arntor today and had forgotten how much I liked Svartesmeden Og Lundamyrstrollet.
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JayKeeley
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Erik said:
Yeah, I never remember liking 1184 but it might need a revisit.
More importantly, my official real deal omg copy of ARNTOR turned up yesterday from The End Records at the same time as that Raventale CD.
It's a complete blind buy, I haven't heard a single note from Arntor yet and I cannot wait, especially since I like their debut so much now. I hear it's even better.
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WhiteBeastofWotan
Apostitutes!
JayKeeley
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You people are nuts (either that, or you like 1184). Arntor will appeal to folks who like 1184.
Now I've heard it all, the best Windir album is the debut. It's without doubt their "Dark Medieval Times" -- lots of pagan, mid-paced riffery, as opposed to blasting screams.
I've actually caught a second wind with Likferd too. Songs like "Fagning" are excellent, and you can hear the band on the verge of morphing into the almighty Vreid.
For me, the only Windir I need are the debut and the final.
Now I've heard it all, the best Windir album is the debut. It's without doubt their "Dark Medieval Times" -- lots of pagan, mid-paced riffery, as opposed to blasting screams.
I've actually caught a second wind with Likferd too. Songs like "Fagning" are excellent, and you can hear the band on the verge of morphing into the almighty Vreid.
For me, the only Windir I need are the debut and the final.
WhiteBeastofWotan
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I actually never really got into 1184, but Arntor is one of my favorite albums ever. I guess I'm nuts.
The_Isle
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I've been listening to Windir for fucking ever. Here are some straight off ace tracks off the top of my head that everyone should check out if they havent already
Heidra - 1184
Arntor, Ein Windir - Arntor
Sakned - Arntor
Fagning - Likferd
The melodies their guitarist came up with is unreal. Still need to check out Vreid.
Heidra - 1184
Arntor, Ein Windir - Arntor
Sakned - Arntor
Fagning - Likferd
The melodies their guitarist came up with is unreal. Still need to check out Vreid.
Reign in Acai
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JayKeeley
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JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Who here likes Windir and has NOT heard Soknardalr?
"Det Som var Haukareid" (track #2) is a perfect example of this band and this genre. Probably one of the greatest Windir songs ever.
Highest recommendation!
"Det Som var Haukareid" (track #2) is a perfect example of this band and this genre. Probably one of the greatest Windir songs ever.
Highest recommendation!
MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
THE single greatest Windir song of all time is "Arntor, ein windir" or maybe "Saknet." And that's a fact, jack.
Dark One
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Who here likes Windir and has NOT heard Soknardalr?
"Det Som var Haukareid" (track #2) is a perfect example of this band and this genre. Probably one of the greatest Windir songs ever.
Highest recommendation!
Q4T - outstanding track.
Dark One
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Definitely epic - I'm an Arntor fan; I just find it slightly more uneven than the incredible debut. Great stuff nonetheless.
MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
don't get me wrong, the debut is sick, but it's far more one-dimensional; Arntor has all that raw blackened viking energy with the addition of maturity and improved songwriting & structure
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
I will agree that the debut is less polished and more straightforward sounding - but that's what I love about it because that one dimensional sound is so incredibly well done. Sometimes less is more. I can throw it on at any given time and it's just so damn accessible & fun (yet without being too "jolly folk" for lack of a better term).
The follow up has some fantastic songs, but I find it a bit more of a chore to listen to from start to finish. Much like the new Moonsorrow, there are moments of brilliance, but you have to be in the right mood for it, whereas I can throw on Voimasta Ja Kunniasta at any time and have an absolute blast.
JayKeeley
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I'd probably agree with all of that, but I still prefer the songs on the debut.
Also, I don't really like the "raw blackened" stuff. Windir are much more enjoyable in their 'epic' style of playing as displayed on the debut and Likferd with tracks like "Fagning" (the second greatest Windir track).
JayKeeley
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Dark One
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Yeah, the more time that goes by, the more of a chore this becomes to listen to. I absolutely love certain parts, but just too much work required to get to those parts. Hopefully they'll shorten 'em up next time around.
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