Runaljod – Ragnarok
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Runaljod - Ragnarök is the third album by the Norwegian Nordic folk band Wardruna, released on 21 October 2016. It is the final chapter of the trilogy Runaljod, inspired by the 24 ancient runes of the Elder Fuþark.
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]
Lyrical content and themes
This work contains verses about Norse mythology, particularly referring to Ragnarök. Ragnarök is a series of future events, including a great battle, foretold to ultimately result in the death of a number of major figures, known in the common Germanic deities. Runaljod is a song version of the Norse rune poem.
Track listing
Adapted from AllMusic.[3]
| No. | Title | English translation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tyr" | Týr | 6:30 |
| 2. | "UruR" | Urus | 10:11 |
| 3. | "Isa" | Ice | 7:13 |
| 4. | "MannaR - Drivande" | Man - Pushed | 4:09 |
| 5. | "MannaR - Liv" | Man - Life | 5:13 |
| 6. | "Raido" | Ride | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Pertho" | / (Rune's meaning still unknown) | 2:18 |
| 8. | "Odal" | Patrimony | 5:29 |
| 9. | "Wunjo" | Joy | 5:20 |
| 10. | "Runaljod" | Runes reading | 7:36 |
| Total length: | 58:45 | ||
Personnel
- 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
| 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
- ^ http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-19/wardruna-unveil-mesmerising-new-track-odal Wardruna unveil mesmerising new track Odal
- ^ http://www.wardruna.com/news/ aido Music Video Teaser • 22 Sep. 2016
- ^ "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.