{"id":135474,"date":"2025-09-11T15:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/135474\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:10:09","slug":"jord-emellan-traden-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/135474\/","title":{"rendered":"Jord – Emellan Tr\u00e4den Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Jord began life in pretty much the exact way one would expect of an atmospheric black metal act. Founder J\u00f6rgen \u201cJurg\u201d Str\u00f6m would take daily walks through the forests of Sweden during fall 2020, during which he decided to start a nature-oriented musical endeavor. He quickly released two albums, Sol and M\u00e5ne, on his own before recruiting guitarist Sebastian \u201cHravn\u201d Svedlund and drummer Stefan Jansson, both of whom he had briefly performed with in Rimfrost<\/a> and its splinter group Omnicidal<\/a>. They worked together to create Tundra in 2023, and now look to extend their productive streak with Emellan Tr\u00e4den, Jord\u2019s fourth full-length record in five years.<\/p>\n

Jord is a sharp change of pace from the rowdy Rimfrost and Omnicidal, but by no means an unwelcome one. The earlier material that Jurg composed while living a nomadic van lifestyle is a faintly blackened post-rock, suggesting that he mainly listened to Alcest\u2019s Kodama while driving. Emellan Tr\u00e4den retains a similar, albeit more refined, sound. Jord splashes in the same honey-sweet mountain lake as Einvigi or Vorna, the melodies steeped generously in the emotive splendor of Eneferens<\/a>. The new band members appear to have brought more urgency and heft to Jord. Riffs are more plentiful and Hravn takes every opportunity to erupt in a lively guitar solo. Jansson\u2019s drum beats are more forceful, pairing well with a bass tone that\u2019s crunchy like crisp autumn leaves on the ground.<\/p>\n

\ufeffEmellan Tr\u00e4den by Jord<\/a><\/p>\n

At first, Emellan Tr\u00e4den may seem more homogeneous than it actually is. Closer attention reveals ample variety, but more in the placement of the building blocks rather than the blocks themselves. For instance, the piano is central to Jord\u2019s sound. Its simple yet wistful melodies underpin several songs (\u201cStay,\u201d \u201cKing of the Night,\u201d \u201cPrinsessan Och H\u00e4sten\u201d) in a manner like unto Kauan<\/a> or Weltenbrandt<\/a>. Jurg\u2019s vocals are mainly a gravelly growl with a good amount of bite, but in \u201cStay\u201d he adopts a sharper, rhythmic tone somewhat analogous to Vincent Jones (\u00c6ther Realm). His voice serves as an effective contrast with the female singing in \u201cHon Kallar,\u201d which, when paired with a violi,n casts a hearty folk glow. Emellan Tr\u00e4den could have benefitted from a few more moments like this.<\/p>\n

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Emellan Tr\u00e4den strikes a decent balance between tranquility and heaviness. Jord seems most comfortable with a mid-paced tempo, where the emotional songwriting can shine brightest. The slight over-reliance on this trait might fall a bit flat for some listeners, but when Jord gets it right, the results are efficacious. \u201cVid Muren\u201d starts off slow as an acoustic guitar intermingles with the electric, then gradually ramps up in velocity and intensity, culminating with a brisk guitar solo that could have sounded out of place without prior setup. Hravn\u2019s soloing is one of the highlights of Emellan Tr\u00e4den, and \u201cDen Brandgula Salen\u201d in particular has the fingerprints of Rimfrost\u2019s Expedition: Darkness all over it. The overall flow of Emellan Tr\u00e4den isn\u2019t perfect, and at times a little jerky, but it\u2019s nonetheless a treat to listen to as a whole.<\/p>\n

While Jord\u2019s origins may be stereotypical, its output quality is considerably above average. Emellan Tr\u00e4den is perhaps not the most original post-black record, but it\u2019s among the better-executed ones I\u2019ve heard in the style. Refreshingly, the melancholy and somberness are more of a tool than an end goal. The piano is a simple yet pleasant touch that goes a long way toward helping the music feel inviting. Emellan Tr\u00e4den is very good, but it feels like it\u2019s missing that last little oomph of vitality to become great. Even so, it\u2019s my idea of a perfect album to kick off this fall season.<\/p>\n

Rating: 3.5\/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 192 kbps mp3
Label: Hammerheart Records<\/a>
Websites: jord-northernsilence.bandcamp.com<\/a> | facebook.com\/jordsounds<\/a>
Releases Worldwide: September 5th, 2025<\/p>\n

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