Amidst the Ruins
by Saor
- Type: Album
- Released: June 25, 2013
- Label: Unique Leader, Season Of Mist
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 58:52
- Community rating: 3.65/5 from 9 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On 'Amidst the Ruins', Saor expands its signature Caledonian metal by returning to lengthy, epic compositions that merge atmospheric black metal's raw intensity with grand, cinematic folk melodies. The songwriting is rooted in themes of Scottish heritage and natural landscapes, with mastermind Andy Marshall's harsh vocals and guitar work balanced by a rich texture of tin whistles, Uilleann pipes, and a full string section. The production maintains a dynamic equilibrium between furious blast beats and contemplative acoustic passages, crafting an immersive and melancholic journey.
Genres
Descriptors: technical, complex, pagan, nature, atmospheric
Tracklist
- Amidst the Ruins (12:40)
- Echoes of the Ancient Land (11:41)
- Glen of Sorrow (12:04)
- The Sylvan Embrace (08:18)
- Rebirth (14:09)
Credits
- Andy Marshall - vocals, all instruments, songwriting, recording (vocals, guitars, bass)
- Ella Zlotos - vocals (female), tin whistle, low whistle, uilleann pipes
- Carlos Vivas - drums
- Jo Quail - cello, effects (track 4)
- 脌ngela Moya Serrat - violin (tracks 1, 2, 5)
- Miguel Izquierdo - viola (tracks 1, 2, 5)
- Samuel C. Ledesma - cello (tracks 1, 2, 5)
- Julian Bauer - artwork
- Nikolaus Jira - recording (female vocals, tin whistles, low whistles and uilleann pipes)
- Jos茅 Garrido - recording (drums)
- Daniel Meli谩n - recording (drums)
- Mattias Eklund - recording (violin, viola and cello)
- Chris Fielding - mixing, guitars reamping
- Tony Lindgren - mastering
- Adrien Bousson - layout