Over the past few years, I haven’t felt what it’s like for waiting for something to come out. Either I’d get something when I could, or it’d already be there when I wanted it. Sure I’ve waited for certain software releases, but with the advent of svn(and the liberty to compile your own software), and frequent release cycles, even that faded.
Now, I’m all tingled up in anticipation for Amon Amarth’s yet-unnamed album. This metal group from sweden rose up from humble origins to become one of the top metal acts in Europe, and the world today, and they do it with brilliant innovation, again and again. There’s no stopping these vikings whatsoever.
Their last album, “With Oden on our Side”, was perhaps some of the best music I’ve ever heard in my life. Lyrics from the title song, “And with Oden on our side, we are victorious!” appears on my website’s subtitle. It’s infused with norse mythology, and speaks of the gods on our sides, when we go out to war. In that aspect, everyday is a war for everyone, and nothing beats the feeling of having Oden on your side.
I’m currently listening to “Fate of Norns”, released in 2004. It has some amazing songs, including the brilliant riff of “An ancient sign of coming storm”, and of course “The pursuit of vikings”
“Versus the world”, their 2002 album is in my opinion, their second best. “Death in fire” is perhaps the best song to open with for any album. I love all the songs from the other albums, particularly “Friends of the suncross”, which is really not what the name sounds like.
So anyways, they’ve got their new album coming out, and they say it’ll be great, and I have enough reason to trust these lovely people. They’re incredibly talented, creative, hard working and really take Viking and Norse mythology seriously. The album is still-untitled, and I can’t wait for it.
So here’s some well deserved advertising:
The last time I waited for an album was Linkin Park’s Meteora, of which’s release date coincided with the ending of my Class 10 Examination. Can’t say I’m proud, but what the hell! I’ve been waiting impatiently for six years to wait impatiently again.
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