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Track Listings
| 1. Prologue |
| 2. Pokrovy Nebesnogo Starsa |
| 3. Slava Kupala!!! |
| 4. Ot Serdca K Nebu |
| 5. Oh, Pechal'-Toska |
| 6. Gutsulka |
| 7. Strela |
| 8. Nad Propastiu Let |
| 9. Slavsia, Rus'! |
| 10. Kupala Kostroma |
| 11. Tsygular |
| 12. Sva |
| 13. Katitsia Kolo |
| 14. Epilogue |
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Format:Audio CD
If you are a fan of bands such as Finntroll, Korpiklaani or Suidakra then I can very much recommend Arkona. It is in essence a death metal album with heavy folk influences, but, ultimately it is still death metal. So, if you are not a fan of heavy growling vocals then I would direct you away from this band and would recommend more accessible ones such as In Extremo.
However, if you are (like me) a fan of death metal then this album will be a welcome addition to your collection. Firstly, Arkona sing in Russian, which for me is a massive plus point. For an ignoramus like me who doesn't speak Russian it only adds further depth to the fantastical side of their music (much like Finntroll singing in Finnish adds a certain extra troll-iness to their work). Secondly, the vocalist is female, although you wouldn't know it to listen to her scream, howl and growl her way through the tracks like an angry banshee who has just found out the lottery numbers he forgot to put on just came up in the midweek draw. It is impressively constructed and beautifully crafted music which focuses heavily on Slavic folklore and mythology.
The album is also an impressive 60 or so minutes in length which means your getting a lot for your money plus some beautiful artwork designed by Kris Verwimp (the man behind the equally brilliant Manegarm album artwork).
Overall I highly recommend it. If, however, you like your metal softer and your folk music a little folkier then I would steer clear if I were you. Great work Arkona!!
However, if you are (like me) a fan of death metal then this album will be a welcome addition to your collection. Firstly, Arkona sing in Russian, which for me is a massive plus point. For an ignoramus like me who doesn't speak Russian it only adds further depth to the fantastical side of their music (much like Finntroll singing in Finnish adds a certain extra troll-iness to their work). Secondly, the vocalist is female, although you wouldn't know it to listen to her scream, howl and growl her way through the tracks like an angry banshee who has just found out the lottery numbers he forgot to put on just came up in the midweek draw. It is impressively constructed and beautifully crafted music which focuses heavily on Slavic folklore and mythology.
The album is also an impressive 60 or so minutes in length which means your getting a lot for your money plus some beautiful artwork designed by Kris Verwimp (the man behind the equally brilliant Manegarm album artwork).
Overall I highly recommend it. If, however, you like your metal softer and your folk music a little folkier then I would steer clear if I were you. Great work Arkona!!
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2 reviews
Epic Russian gothic/folk metal
12 Jun 2010
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I had never heard of Arkona till this album came up in my recommendation list. Being curious, I checked out the samples and subsequently decided that I had to have the full album. The singer does both screaming and regular singing vocals (I'm forced to make a Kittie comparison, although in my opinion Arkona's singer has a much better voice). The music is excellent folk metal with all the requisite fiddles, bagpipes, penny whistles, and such, but with a darker feel than, say, Korpiklaani. If you're a fan of Eluveitie or Finntroll, you'll probably like Arkona. If you're a fan of both (which I am), buy this album; you will love it.
7 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Slavonic Folk Metal
8 Oct 2008
Format:Audio CD
Arkona play a very impressive blend of Russian folk and metal. The female vocalist has an amazing range. Sometimes she sings so sweetly that I am sure she is getting the attention of the old gods she is calling. In this mode, she conjurs the image of an ancient priestess in the primordial wood. Then her beautiful voice changes into such a hideous growl that it is hard to believe that the same person is singing. For me, this growling detracts from the epic feel of the music and hence, I give this release four instead of five stars. It has always seemed to me, that growling vocals are for bands who can't find a competant singer. This is so obviously NOT the case with Arkona that I am dunbfounded. Maybe a nod to fans of formulaic death metal?
That having been said, this album is still great. Much of the music has the feel of Heathen hymns and the liner notes are very informative.
I do not know much about the Pagan Russians but I have definately learned something. The songs are all sung in Russian but they are well explained so that the listener knows what they mean.
I hope, in the future, Arkona will drop the death metal formula and embrace the beauty of which they are capable. They have great potential if they dare to be different.
That having been said, this album is still great. Much of the music has the feel of Heathen hymns and the liner notes are very informative.
I do not know much about the Pagan Russians but I have definately learned something. The songs are all sung in Russian but they are well explained so that the listener knows what they mean.
I hope, in the future, Arkona will drop the death metal formula and embrace the beauty of which they are capable. They have great potential if they dare to be different.
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