Released 2002 Producer Martijn Groeneveld Release date 2002 | Length 1:03:44 Artist Slechtvalk Label Slechtvalk | |
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The War that Plagues the Lands
(2002) At the Dawn of War
(2005) Genres Black metal, Unblack metal Similar Slechtvalk albums, Unblack metal albums | ||
Slechtvalk of slumber and death
The War That Plagues the Lands is the second full-length album by Slechtvalk. The album reached a number 2 position in the Lowlands Top 50, the most known metal-chart from the Netherlands. The cover art was done by Kris Wervimp who is known for his works with bands like Marduk and Immortal. Slechtvalk became a full band on this album, showcasing folk vocals by Ohtar, bass playing by Nath, drumming by Grimbold, symphonic keyboards by Sorgier, and soprano vocals by Fionnghuala. The lyrical content took a more fantasy-oriented approach and talks metaphorically about a warlord and his falcon, and the rising battle between armies of good and evil, concentrating on the plot from the falcon's point of view. The album received a positive reception from the press, and was mostly criticized for the drum sound and that the music was not particularly innovative.
Contents
Slechtvalk the war that plagues the lands lp
Track listing
- "Of Slumber and Death" – 3:50
- "A Plea for the King" – 6:59
- "From Behind the Trees" – 5:28
- "My Last Call" – 10:59
- "The Falcon's Flight" – 5:08
- "A Call in the Night" – 5:03
- "And Thus It Burns" – 4:12
- "Burying the Dead" – 5:39
- "War of the Ancients" – 5:45
- "The Dragon's Children" – 4:05
- "In Paradisum" – 6:36
Personnel
Songs
1Of Slumber and Death3:50
2A Plea for the King6:59
3From Behind the Trees5:29