Vinterskugge carries a very emotional theme throughout the album. Since Isengard last CD (Vinterskugge) on Blue Note Records back in 2003, I have felt a massive void in my life. This disc has all of the essential Isengard classics. Isengard is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Gjennom Skogen Til Blaafjellene rocked my world when I popped it into my car stereo. Ut I Vannets Dyp Hvor Morket Hviler - This one makes me want to not only sing along. Dommedagssalme had me crying as I was able to relate so well. In The Halls and Chamber Of Stardust is the funkiest number on the album. I listened to the opening track Fanden Lokker Til Stupet (Nytrad) and liked it a lot. I’ve found myself listening to Naglfar back to back and back many times. Although I prefer the faster paced music, I think Thy Gruesome Death is my favorite song on Vinterskugge. The sound in Deathcult is really warm and Isengard’s signature voice is still very much present. This track is nearly perfect if not perfect. Dark Lord Of Gorgoroth is the album’s biggest hit, I think. Trollwandering (Outro) is one of my favorite songs by Isengard. This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. Isengard is hitting on all cylinders in Storm Of Evil. Bergtrollets Gravferd - For me, this is the best of the album. Our Lord Will Come sets the tone for the entire album.
Vinterskugge CD


