THE SLEEPING GODS

The Sleeping Gods is one of Enslaved's best releases IMO because of its progressive quality. Isn't that why we're all here? It shows the band moving into previously unexplored territory. At the same time, it maintains Enslaved's typical high level of composing and performing. I give The Sleeping Gods an enthusiastic 4 stars. It's tough for me to pick out favorite tracks because Enslaved is always good, and there's less than a half hour of music here. I'm going with "Nordlys" and "The Sleeping Gods". They demonstrate Enslaved's willingness to try new things, which is probably the best thing about this EP. Some of the songs drag a bit, and I wouldn't pick The Sleeping Gods as the first Enslaved CD to listen to. However, it's still an excellent 4 star addition to a prog fan's collection.