Nordlys (album)
| Nordlys | ||||
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| Studio album by Midnattsol | ||||
| Released | 28 March 2008 | |||
| Recorded |
Klangschmiede Studio E, Mellrichstadt, Mastersound Studios, Fellbach, Germany | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 50:01 | |||
| Language | English, Norwegian | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Markus Stock, Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer | |||
| Midnattsol chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| About.com |   [1] |
| Lords of Metal | (82/100)[2] |
| Metal Temple | [3] |
| Sea of Tranquility | [4] |
Nordlys ("Northern Light" in Norwegian) is the second full-length studio album by the German Gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol. It was released on 28 March 2008 through Napalm Records.[5]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Carmen Elise Espenæs, except on "Octobre" by Christian Hector, all music composed by Midnattsol.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Open Your Eyes" | 5:43 |
| 2. | "Skogens lengsel" ("The Forest's Longing") | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Northern Light" | 6:19 |
| 4. | "Konkylie" ("Seashell") | 8:13 |
| 5. | "Wintertime" | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Race of Time" | 5:40 |
| 7. | "New Horizon" | 2:51 |
| 8. | "River of Virgin Soil" | 5:37 |
| 9. | "En natt i nord" ("A Night in the North") | 5:17 |
| 10. | "Octobre" (limited edition bonus track) | 4:42 |
Total length: |
54:43 | |
Personnel
Midnattsol
- Carmen Elise Espenæs – Vocals
- Birgit Öllbrunner – Bass & Acoustic Bass
- Daniel Droste – Lead Guitar & Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
- Christian Hector – Rhythm Guitar & Acoustic Guitar
- Daniel Fischer – Keyboards
- Chris Merzinsky – Drums & Percussion
Production
- Markus Stock - producer, engineer
- Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer - producers and recording engineers of vocals
- Tue Madsen - mixing
- Mika Jussila - mastering
- Ingo Römling - artwork
- Jens Howorka - photography
References
- ↑ Bowar, Chad. "Midnattsol - Nordlys". Heavy Metal. About.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Matthijssens, vera. "Theatre of Tragedy - Storm review". Lords of Metal.nl. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Papadopoulos, Harry (9 May 2008). "Midnattsol - Nordlys (CD)". Metal Temple.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Pierce, Ken; Pardo, Pete (16 April 2008). "Midnattsol: Nordlys". Sea of Tranquility.org. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "Midnattsol Confirm New Album Release Date". metalunderground.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
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