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Et Hav av Avstand

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Et Hav av Avstand
Studio album by
Released1 September 2023
Recorded2022
StudioConclave & Earshot Studios
GenreBlack metal
Length42:14
LabelDark Essence Records
ProducerBjørnar E. Nilsen
Taake chronology
Kong Vinter
(2017)
Et Hav av Avstand
(2023)

Et Hav av Avstand is the eight full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 1 September 2023 and is the band's first studio album in six years.[1]

Recording and release

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In 2022, Hoest entered Conclave Studio along with long-time producer Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen and recorded nearly 20 tracks for future Taake releases.[2] In spring 2023, the album Et hav av Avstand was announced for a release in autumn of that year.[2][3] Coinciding with the Beyond the Gates festival in Bergen, a listening party for the album with Hoest was held for fans at the Hellion bar on 3 August 2023.[4] Et hav av Avstand was released on 1 September 2023 to good reviews from Norwegian and international critics.[5][1][6][7][8]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Hoest.

No.TitleLength
1."Denne Forblaaste Ruin Av En Bro"11:52
2."Utarmede Gruver"11:06
3."Gid Sprakk Vi"6:14
4."Et Uhyre Av En Kniv"13:02
Total length:42:14

Personnel

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Taake

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  • Hoest – vocals, instruments

Additional personnel

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  • Bjørnar E. Nilsen – producer, mixer
  • Herbrand Larsen – mastering
  • H'Grimnir – artwork
  • Csaba Bende – photography

References

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  1. ^ a b Halmstad, Bree (2023-08-18). "Taake's Et Hav av Avstand Proves Hoest Still Reigns Supreme". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  2. ^ a b "TAAKE to release new album, 'Et Hav Av Avstand', this Fall". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  3. ^ N., J. (2023-04-28). "ISOLATIONIST TONES & DISSENT – AN EXCLUSIVE LISTEN TO THE UPCOMING TAAKE ALBUM". Eternal Terror. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ^ Søgnen, Adrian B. (2023-08-03). "Fikk møte helten på metal-bar i Bergen". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  5. ^ Lønningen, Peter (2023-09-01). "– Jeg er usikker på om jeg elsker eller hater det". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  6. ^ Podoshen, Jeff (2023-08-14). "Album Review: TAAKE Et Hav av Avstand". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  7. ^ Sanderson, Danny (2023-09-02). "ALBUM REVIEW: Et Hav Av Avstand - Taake". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  8. ^ Skog, Helge (2023-09-01). "Djevelen ingen klarer å målbinde". itromso.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.