Runaljod – Ragnarok is the third album by the Norwegian Nordic folk band Wardruna, released on 21 October 2016 by Indie Recordings/By Norse Music. It is the final chapter of the trilogy Runaljod, inspired by the 24 ancient runes of the Elder Futhark.
| Runaljod – Ragnarok | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 21 October 2016 | |||
| Genre | Nordic folk, world, ambient, dark folk | |||
| Length | 58:45 | |||
| Label | Indie Recordings/By Norse Music | |||
| Producer | Kvitrafn | |||
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The album was preceded by the release of the first single, "Odal", on 21 August.[1]
On 6 October, Wardruna released a music video and single for the song "Raido". The video was filmed, directed and produced by Finnish photographer Tuukka Koski.[2]
Track listing
editAdapted from AllMusic.[3]
| No. | Title | English translation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tyr" | Týr | 6:30 |
| 2. | "UruR" | Aurochs | 10:11 |
| 3. | "Isa" | Ice | 7:13 |
| 4. | "MannaR – Drivande" | Man – Drifting | 4:09 |
| 5. | "MannaR – Liv" | Man – Life | 5:13 |
| 6. | "Raido" | Ride | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Pertho" | / (Rune's meaning still unknown, possibly Peartree) | 2:18 |
| 8. | "Odal" | Inheritance | 5:29 |
| 9. | "Wunjo" | Happiness | 5:20 |
| 10. | "Runaljod" | Sound of Runes | 7:36 |
| Total length: | 58:45 | ||
Personnel
edit- Kvitrafn – vocals, drums, percussion, electronics, instruments
- Lindy-Fay Hella – vocals
- Eilif Gundersen – bronze lure, birchbark lure, goat horn, willow flute, ice percussion
- Skarvebarna Children's Choir – choir
- Arne Sandvoll – vocals
- HC Daalgard – vocals
- Kjell Braaten – vocals
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[4] | 149 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] | 68 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 76 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 82 |
References
edit- ^ Jonathan Selzer (2016-08-19). "Wardruna unveil mesmerising new track Odal - Metal Hammer". Teamrock.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ "News and Updates". Wardruna.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
- ^ "Runaljod: Ragnarok - Wardruna | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 November 2016.