Jordsjø - Jordsjø
Review by Jaime Ayala
Jordsjø, the self-titled album by the Norwegian prog rock band, is a captivating and immersive musical experience that transports listeners to a world of fantasy and wonder. The album features five tracks that blend elements of folk, rock, and classical music to create a sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary.
The opening track, "Abstraksjoner Fra Et Dunkelt Kammer," sets the tone for the album with its dreamy, ethereal soundscapes and intricate instrumental arrangements. The following track, "Nattfiolen," features beautiful acoustic guitar melodies and haunting vocals that evoke a sense of melancholy and nostalgia.
The album's centerpiece, "Jordsjø I - V," is a five-part suite that showcases the band's impressive musicianship and compositional skills. Each section of the suite features different moods and textures, from the gentle and introspective "Jordsjø II" to the epic and bombastic "Jordsjø IV."
Throughout the album, Jordsjø demonstrates a mastery of dynamics and pacing, using quiet, contemplative moments to build to explosive, cathartic crescendos. The band's use of vintage analog synthesizers and other vintage instruments adds to the album's retro-futuristic vibe.
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Filename: jordsj-jordsj.zip- MP3 size: 162.8 mb
- FLAC size: 1040.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Svarthelleren | 5:58 | |
| I Atuans Gravkammer | 6:50 | |
| Se Valinors Lamper! | ||
| Postludion | 1:10 | |
| Mine Templer I | 6:12 | |
| Under Aurora B. | 8:57 | |
| Bilder Fra En Skog | 6:43 | |
| Under Aurora B | ||
| Postludium | 1:10 | |
| Fugløykallen | 3:46 | |
| Se Valinors Lamper | 7:10 | |
| Hekseskogen | 4:10 | |
| The Goddess | 4:20 | |
| Hulderheimen | 5:28 | |
| Den Klaustrofobiske Masken | 8:26 | |
| Solina, Min Dronning | 7:6 | |
| I Momos Trädgård | 2:39 | |
| Uk Original | 6:32 | |
| UK Original | ||
| The Goddess (Of Light) | 4:20 | |
| Ogion | 8:46 | |
| Betula Obscura | 1:36 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- PLP 2026
- KAR150CD, kar150cd
Labels
- Pancromatic Records
- Pancromatic
- Not On Label (Jordsjø Self-released)
- Karisma Records
- Not On Label
Listen online
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- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Stereo
- Clear
- Cassette
- Demo
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Test Pressing
- 7 × File
- FLAC
- MP3
- Jade Green With White Marbling
- Blue Vinyl
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Pancromatic |
| Copyright (c) | Pancromatic |
| Distributed By | Panorama Records |
| Record Company | Panorama Records |
| Pressed By | Record Industry |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Elling Borgersrud, Sindre Foss Skancke |
| Backing Vocals | Vilde Mortensen Storesund |
| Composed By | Håkon I |
| Recorded By | Håkon I |
| Mixed By | Håkon I |
| Drums | Kristian Frøland (tracks: A3, B1, B4, C1, C3, D1, D3, D4), Martin Nordrum Kneppen (tracks: D2), Tore Flatjord (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3, C2) |
| Guitar | Håkon Knutzen (tracks: A3) |
| Vocals | Håkon Oftung |
| Keyboards | Håkon Oftung |
| Flute | Håkon Oftung |
| Percussion | Håkon Oftung |
| Bass | Håkon Oftung |
| Layout | Tom Erik Kristoffersen |
| Mastered By | Helge Taksdal |
| Painting | Hanne Synnøve Nilsen |
| Artwork By | Elling Borgersrud |
| Design | Ole Vanem |
Notes
- Packaged in a gatefold jacket with black polylined LP sleeves.
- Limited edition of 200 copies on clear vinyl.
- Released in two vinyl editions of 400 in total
- Limited to 200 units pressed on black vinyl (this entry)
- Limited to 200 units pressed on green/clear/white vinyl
- Gatefold sleeve
- The first demo of Jordsjø, self-released on tape and digital, september 2015. Tape is limited to 50x.
- credits
- released September 9, 2015
- Limited edition. Limited 15 ex deluxe edition . Includes small photos.
- Håkon I: Vocals, guitars, flute, keyboards & FX
- Håkon II: Guitar
- Kristian: Drums
- Composed, recorded and mixed 2014-2016.
- Track durations aren't on the release.
- Catalog number variations are: KAR150CD on rear tray card, kar150cd on spines, booklet and CD.
- Comes in a slim 2CD jewel case with clear tray and 8-page booklet.
- Testpress, 8 presses in total. No Label
- limited to 200 units pressed on Black Vinyl
- limited to 200 units pressed on jade green with white marble (this entry)
- Approx. 20 copies of the colored version is dated and signed by the main artist, Håkon Oftung.
- Limited to 200 units pressed on Blue Vinyl (this entry)
- Normal black edition. 35x
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): 19237 1A PLP 2026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): 19237 1B PLP 2026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, etched): 19237 1C PLP 2026
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, etched): 19237 1D PLP 2026
- Rights Society: n©b
- Barcode: 7 090008 318743
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): d:centia KAR150CD1 A0103064065-0101 17 A00
- Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L557
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 946S
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): d:centia KAR150CD2 A0103064065-0202 12 A00
- Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L552
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 946S
About Jordsjø
Name Vars
- Jordsjo
Members
- Håkon Oftung
- Kristian Frøland