Runaljod – Ragnarok

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Runaljod – Ragnarok
Studio album by
Released21 October 2016
GenreNordic folk, world, ambient, dark folk
Length58:45
LabelIndie Recordings/By Norse Music
ProducerKvitrafn
Wardruna chronology
Runaljod - Yggdrasil
(2013)
Runaljod – Ragnarok
(2016)
Skald
(2018)

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.

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[edit]

Adapted from AllMusic.[3]

No.TitleEnglish translationLength
1."Tyr"Týr6:30
2."UruR"Aurochs10:11
3."Isa"Ice7:13
4."MannaR – Drivande"Man – Drifting4:09
5."MannaR – Liv"Man – Life5:13
6."Raido"Ride4:46
7."Pertho"/ (Rune's meaning still unknown, possibly Peartree)2:18
8."Odal"Inheritance5:29
9."Wunjo"Happiness5:20
10."Runaljod"Sound of Runes7:36
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]

  1. ^ Jonathan Selzer (2016-08-19). "Wardruna unveil mesmerising new track Odal - Metal Hammer". Teamrock.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  2. ^ "News and Updates". Wardruna.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  3. ^ "Runaljod: Ragnarok - Wardruna | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Ultratop.be – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 November 2016.

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