2017 studio album by Taake
| Kong Vinter |
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| Released | 24 November 2017 |
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| Studio | Conclave & Earshot Studios |
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| Genre | Black metal |
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| Length | 50:57 |
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| Label | Dark Essence Records |
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| Producer | Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen |
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Kong Vinter is the seventh full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 24 November 2017.[1][2][3]
Recording and reception
Kong Vinter is Taake's first album in three years, since Stridens hus. It was produced by long-time collaborator Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen and recorded at Conclave Studio in Bergen. The album was received well by Norwegian and international critics.[4][5][6][7][8] Metal Hammer notably praised Hoest and Taake's longevity:
With Gorgoroth now past their prime, Abbath practising his Diamond Dave pose and Enslaved going prog, Taake – or should we say their overlord and sole performer in the studio, Hoest – pretty much remains the last band standing in their native Bergen, seven albums in.
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Olivier Badin, Metal Hammer[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hoest.
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| 1. | "Sverdets Vei" | 4:14 |
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| 2. | "Inntrenger" | 7:18 |
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| 3. | "Huset I Havet" | 7:12 |
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| 4. | "Havet I Huset" | 7:35 |
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| 5. | "Jernhaand" | 6:18 |
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| 6. | "Maanebrent" | 8:00 |
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| 7. | "Fra Bjoergegrend Mot Glemselen" | 10:21 |
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| Total length: | 50:57 |
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Personnel
Taake
- Hoest – vocals, guitars, bass, drums
Additional personnel
- Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen – producer, recording engineer, mixer
- Herbrand Larsen – mastering
- H'Grimnir – artwork
- Brodd – photography
References
