HORDANES LAND

Originally released on CD as the last half of this now infamous/legendary EMPEROR/ENSLAVED split CD (an absolute must-have split CD), the three ENSLAVED songs was a sharp contrast to EMPEROR's violent sonic attacks. It was allready then pretty obvious that ENSLAVED was not real Black Metal. The only similarity is the BURZUM like vocals and murky sound. The music is pretty epic and at times; progressive. Piano is not a very much used instrument in Black Metal.....

On the other hand; the quality is not particular good here. The first track Slaget I Skogen Bortenfor is acceptable and a classic Enslaved track (which they still do live). The two other tracks goes on and on and on and on without any real purpose. Long tracks are good, but there must be some dynamics involved. This is a good EP and try to get it as a part of the EMPEROR/ENSLAVED split CD. My version is the second CD of the Vikingr Veldr album. I also recommend that one. Get both, in other words... This EP is the start of ENSLAVED's long career and it should be regarded as just that. It is by no means a disgrace.

2 stars

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