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Odin Owns Ye All

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I began my metal-listening career with Blind Guardian's "Nightfall in Middle-earth," which I found to be enormously impressive. With the Century Media order form I found enclosed in the CD, I decided to experiment with other metal bands to find a sound I liked. With that order form, I purchased Iced Earth's first CD, based on rave reviews of the band I had read, and Einherjer's "Odin Owns Ye All," purely because I thought it had an awesome title. I have read several reviews of "Odin" warning prospective buyers not to get this title if they are unused to "Viking metal" or are just experimenting. I could not disagree more. I don't know what the hell Viking metal is, but if it at all resembles the songs on "Odin" it rules the earth. Though Einherjer do not possess the instrumental prowess of the Blind Guardians out there, and the vocals take a good deal of getting used to, it would be an extreme injustice to say they are anything short of brilliant. "Odin" is absolutely dripping with a creative power and energy that you should be lucky to hear in a lifetime. The song "Out of Ginnungagap" starts the CD off with a flood of impassioned fury, which further develops with the more melodic, almost playful "Clash of the Elder." In short, I love "Odin," but apparently its universal appeal is somewhat questionable, so maybe you should only buy it if you're feeling adventurous.

This cd is great. I'll admit its not for everyone, but if you like vikings, great metal, or are a follower of Asatru like me you'll most definantly savor it. The songs tell of some of the most important events in norse mythology with such atmosphere and feeling that I feel like one of the vikings at a blot or something. Its also good if you just want to get wierd looks from people around you like"what the heck is that?" I really enjoyed it, Odin owns ye all! Along with Frigga, Tyr, Thor,...ah you get my point.

Not quite a concept album, but contains an (obvious) overriding theme. Lyrics run the spectrum from the creation of life out of Ginnungagap to the post-Ragnarok earth. The music is more heavy metal than death, black, or doom. Very strong riffs and melodies enhance this energetic album. The staccato beats in "Inferno" and the atmospheric bass intro to "A New Earth" are simply astounding. Although I might've preferred a more conceptual album with a greater correlation between tracks, there's nothing else holding back this album from incessant replays on my stereo.

Not as good as other Einherjer albums but worth listening. You'll like it more after the second and third listening. I discovered this band recently and they continue to impress me with their music.

I did not care for this album when I first heard it. I was expecting music similar to "Far,Far North", and it was quite unlike that. It is not death or black metal by any means, although similar thematically. After listening to it a few times though it started to grow on me. The band is tight and crisp and the new vocalist is actually pretty good. Check it out, but try to erase any preconceived notions about Einherjer from your head.

It's a good cd - think of it as a mix of gothic metal,mettalica type, and viking music - if you liked this check out katatonia cds

if viking metal is your preference, buy this album. if not, or just experimenting, do not buy it. this does not even compare to death metal because it just does not have the added kick. the vocalist has the same voice, which i think is very weak, throughout the whole album, and the music is nothing special. buy it and trade it for something better.

EINHERJER Produced The Best METAL IN THE WORLD, If You Don Not Like 'ODIN' Go Post On The PanzieFaust Forum And Play A Screwdriver Record Backwards, You Might Hear Ian The Einherjer Skald King Sing ,1 Last Time, Hahahaha LMFAO!!!!!
See You Boys Later!
PS-If Anyone Wants To Trade 'ODIN' I Have A Limited, Autographed, Digi Of DimeBags Darrel - It Comes With A REAL Dime Bag!
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The Pleasure's All Mine BROTHERS.....
~BRIAN~

I DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME SO I'M GOING TO MAKE THIS SHORT!
THIS C.D WAS GOOD BUT NOT GREAT. IT HAD GOOD SONGS AND EVERYTHING BUT YOU COULDN'T HERE A LOT OF WHAT THEY WERE SAYING. IF YOU JUST LIKE THE BEAT OF ALBUMS AND SUCH GET THIS, OR MABE THIS REVIEW PEAKED YOUR INTEREST (NNNOTTTT!)