Nortt had laid the groundwork for the horrifying combination of depressive black metal and funeral doom with their first full length, Gudsforladt, in 2003. Fans of Nortt's previous work will not be dissapointed with Ligfærd, as it adheres to the same basic structure as his previous work, but with a few changes, mostly dealing with production quality.
The album is not something you should listen to if you want something either highly energetic, or happy. Extremely slow, crushing chords reverberate around you, sapping the light from the soundscape, leaving only desolation. Nortt's vocals, slightly reminiscent of torture, can be found lurking over just the right corners, adding to the baleful and depressive atmosphere. (Valinus, Metal Archives)
