Nordlys (album)

Nordlys
Studio album by Midnattsol
Released 28 March 2008
Recorded Klangschmiede Studio E, Mellrichstadt,
Mastersound Studios, Fellbach, Germany
Genre Gothic metal, folk metal
Length 50:01
Language English, Norwegian
Label Napalm
Producer Markus Stock, Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer
Midnattsol chronology
Where Twilight Dwells
(2005)Where Twilight Dwells2005		 Nordlys
(2008)		 The Metamorphosis Melody
(2011)The Metamorphosis Melody2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
Lords of Metal(82/100)[2]
Metal Temple[3]
Sea of Tranquility
[4]

Nordlys ("Northern Light" in Norwegian) is the second full-length studio album by the German Gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol. It was released on 28 March 2008 through Napalm Records.[5]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Carmen Elise Espenæs, except on "Octobre" by Christian Hector; all music composed by Midnattsol.

No.TitleLength
1."Open Your Eyes"5:43
2."Skogens lengsel" ("The Forest's Longing")5:04
3."Northern Light"6:19
4."Konkylie" ("Seashell")8:13
5."Wintertime"5:17
6."Race of Time"5:40
7."New Horizon"2:51
8."River of Virgin Soil"5:37
9."En natt i nord" ("A Night in the North")5:17
10."Octobre" (limited edition bonus track)4:42
Total length:54:43

Personnel

Midnattsol

  • Carmen Elise Espenæs – Vocals
  • Birgit Öllbrunner – Bass & Acoustic Bass
  • Daniel Droste – Lead Guitar & Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
  • Christian Hector – Rhythm Guitar & Acoustic Guitar
  • Daniel Fischer – Keyboards
  • Chris Merzinsky – Drums & Percussion

Production

  • Markus Stock - producer, engineer
  • Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer - producers and recording engineers of vocals
  • Tue Madsen - mixing
  • Mika Jussila - mastering
  • Ingo Römling - artwork
  • Jens Howorka - photography

References

  1. ↑ Bowar, Chad. "Midnattsol - Nordlys". Heavy Metal. About.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Matthijssens, vera. "Theatre of Tragedy - Storm review". Lords of Metal.nl. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. ↑ Papadopoulos, Harry (9 May 2008). "Midnattsol - Nordlys (CD)". Metal Temple.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  4. ↑ Pierce, Ken; Pardo, Pete (16 April 2008). "Midnattsol: Nordlys". Sea of Tranquility.org. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "Midnattsol Confirm New Album Release Date". metalunderground.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
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