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 of slumber and death
- Slechtvalk the war that plagues the lands lp
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
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