Folkesange
by Myrkur
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Kerrang!
    Mar 20, 2020
    60
    Across 12 tracks, it does get a little samey, but then again, individual songs aren’t the entire point here. This is a record that creates an atmosphere around itself, a world of its own, without sounding twee or like something from a real ale festival. A curio, maybe, but a heartfelt and skilfully realised one from a genuinely unique artist.
  2. The Guardian
    Mar 20, 2020
    60
    Sometimes, the effects are like Clannad on speed. Nervous souls should persevere with opening tracks Ella and Fager Som en Ros. But throughout, Myrkur’s vocals are beautiful and bright, especially on Harpens Kraft, a Norse supernatural ballad, and House Carpenter, once sung by the Watersons and Joan Baez. Elsewhere, deeply eerie, pagan atmospheres rule.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Weel_krew
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi! Suas músicas fazem eu me teletransportar para os países nórdicos e toda a sua cultura antiga! Não tem umUm dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi! Suas músicas fazem eu me teletransportar para os países nórdicos e toda a sua cultura antiga! Não tem um dia sequer que eu não ouço esta obra prima.… Full Review »
  2. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    It is a decent folk record. The beginning and closing of the album are strong and adventures but in the middle, it gets weaker as the sameIt is a decent folk record. The beginning and closing of the album are strong and adventures but in the middle, it gets weaker as the same ideas are repeated. There is nothing bad here. Very simple and atmospheric. Someone with an interest in nordic folk might enjoy it more than me.… Full Review »
  3. FrankScheuer
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The beauty of the Nordic heritage. While everything in this world seems to capitalize on capitalist globalism, this album takes it's time andThe beauty of the Nordic heritage. While everything in this world seems to capitalize on capitalist globalism, this album takes it's time and takes the listener on a decelerating ride through a simpler, beautiful life full of tradition and classical values. While some of the songs take their time to unfold, some of the first ones peek inside your soul and fill it with warmth and an eerily calmness,… Full Review »
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