BORKNAGAR - Winter Thrice 2LP (CLEAR)

Borknagar's 2016 album "Winter Thrice" is a testament to the band's ability to combine atmospheric black metal with progressive and folk elements. The album, released on Century Media Records, features eight tracks that deal with themes of nature, philosophy and the universe. The opening track "The Rhymes of the Mountain" sets the album's majestic tone, while the title track "Winter Thrice" features a guest appearance by former band member Kristoffer Rygg (Garm of Ulver), who adds depth and texture to the vocal arrangements. Other tracks like "Panorama" and "When Chaos Calls" highlight the band's technical prowess and songwriting skills. The musicianship throughout the album is masterful, with each track offering a blend of raw and clean vocals, layered guitar work and dynamic rhythms. Songs like "Cold Runs The River" and "Erodent" further showcase the signature Borknagar sound that has developed over their twenty-plus year career. With "Noctilucent", the album closes on a more subdued and atmospheric note, leaving listeners with a sense of the ethereal journey they have just experienced.

Limited Edition Clear Vinyl double LP

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