Epic

by Borknagar

Epic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 August 2004
  • Label: Century Media
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 57:40
  • Community rating: 3.02/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Vintersorg, B酶rge Finstad, Lars Nedland, Asgeir Mickelson, 脴ystein G. Brun

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Transitioning further from their strict black metal origins, the Norwegian outfit boldly incorporates intricate instrumental structures and clean, soaring vocal harmonies. The release remains remarkably true to its title, offering a grandiose and technically demanding exploration of natural philosophy.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, uncommon-time-signatures, complex, melodic, progressive

Tracklist

  1. Future Reminiscence (5:26)
  2. Traveller (5:03)
  3. Origin (4:58)
  4. Sealed Chambers Of Electricity (4:12)
  5. The Weight Of Wind (3:58)
  6. Resonance (4:28)
  7. Relate (Dialogue) (4:28)
  8. Cyclus (5:25)
  9. Circled (4:45)
  10. The Inner Ocean Hypothesis (5:10)
  11. Quintessence (5:31)
  12. The Wonder (4:16)
  13. "The Making Of Epic" - Enhancement

Credits

  • Lars Nedland - composed by, synthesizer, organ [hammond], grand piano, backing vocals
  • 脴ystein G. Brun - composed by, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, guitar [high string], guitar [additional]

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