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Kong Vinter

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Kong Vinter
Studio album by
Released24 November 2017
StudioConclave & Earshot Studios
GenreBlack metal
Length50:57
LabelDark Essence Records
ProducerBjoernar Erevik Nilsen
Taake chronology
Stridens hus
(2014)
Kong Vinter
(2017)
Et Hav av Avstand
(2023)

Kong Vinter is the seventh full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 24 November 2017.[1][2][3]

Recording and reception

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Kong Vinter is Taake's first album in three years, since Stridens hus. It was produced by long-time collaborator Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen and recorded at Conclave Studio in Bergen. The album was received well by Norwegian and international critics.[4][5][6][7][8] Metal Hammer notably praised Hoest and Taake's longevity:

With Gorgoroth now past their prime, Abbath practising his Diamond Dave pose and Enslaved going prog, Taake – or should we say their overlord and sole performer in the studio, Hoest – pretty much remains the last band standing in their native Bergen, seven albums in.

— Olivier Badin, Metal Hammer[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Hoest.

No.TitleLength
1."Sverdets Vei"4:14
2."Inntrenger"7:18
3."Huset I Havet"7:12
4."Havet I Huset"7:35
5."Jernhaand"6:18
6."Maanebrent"8:00
7."Fra Bjoergegrend Mot Glemselen"10:21
Total length:50:57

Personnel

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Taake

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  • Hoest – vocals, guitars, bass, drums

Additional personnel

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  • Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen – producer, recording engineer, mixer
  • Herbrand Larsen – mastering
  • H'Grimnir – artwork
  • Brodd – photography

References

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  1. ^ BraveWords. "TAAKE To Release Kong Vinter Album In November". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  2. ^ Kennelty, Greg (2017-11-10). "TAAKE Ushers In The Cold With Their New Song "Inntrenger"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  3. ^ MetalSucks (2017-11-24). "Shit That Comes Out Today: November 24, 2017". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ^ Skog, Helge (2017-12-01). "Naar villdyret vaakner". itromso.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  5. ^ Lønningen, Petter (2017-11-25). "Bergens grimmeste enmannsband". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  6. ^ a b Badin, Olivier (2017-12-08). "Taake - Kong Vinter album review". louder. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  7. ^ Skogmo, Vetle Raatten (2017-11-19). "Kong Vinter regjerer". disharmoni (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  8. ^ Burke, Lisa (2017-11-24). "Taake – Kong Vinter (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 2023-11-12.