Asa is the sixth studio album by the German Viking metal band Falkenbach. It was released in 2013 on Prophecy Productions. The lyrics are written in Limburgish.[1] Tümmers says he chose to use the language as it is the language of his ancestors.[2]
Reception
Yvonne Duchateau of Sonic Seducer, Markus Endres of Metal.de and Filip Van Muylem of Peek-a-Boo Magazine commented that the album combines stylistic elements from Falkenbach's entire career.[3][4][5] Duchateau wrote that what is new is the presence of more quiet songs with clear vocals, such as "Eweroun" and "Bluot fuër bluot", which gives a more immediate impression;[3] Endres wrote that "[i]n this tension between Nordic folklore with acoustic guitars and clear vocals, Pagan / Black Metal with sawing riffs, melodic keyboards and harsh voice, Asa comes alive".[4] Van Muylem called the combination of different expressions a "successful amalgamation of tradition without any clichés and fiery passion".[5]
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Vaer stjernar vaerdan" ("Where Stars Become")
4:39
2.
"Wulfarweijd" ("Wolfhunting")
3:52
3.
"Mijn laezt wourd" ("My Last Word(s)")
3:45
4.
"Bronzen Embrace"
4:02
5.
"Eweroun" ("Forever")
5:50
6.
"I nattens stilta" ("In Silence of the Night")
6:24
7.
"Bluot fuër bluot" ("Blood for Blood")
3:58
8.
"Stikke wound" ("Hidden Wound(s)")
2:57
9.
"Ufirstanan folk" ("The Revived Folk")
5:53
Total length:
41:21
Bonus CD
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Beloved Feral Winter"
5:10
2.
"En lintinbluitin faran..." ("And Lime Blossoms Are Falling...")
4:47
3.
"Return to Ultima Thule"
3:26
4.
"I svertar sunna luihtint" ("In/From Swords the Sun Shines/Reflects")
