| Et Hav av Avstand | ||||
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| Released | 1 September 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | Conclave & Earshot Studios | |||
| Genre | Black metal | |||
| Length | 42:14 | |||
| Label | Dark Essence Records | |||
| Producer | Bjørnar E. Nilsen | |||
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Et Hav av Avstand is the eight full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 1 September 2023 and is the band's first studio album in six years. [1]
In 2022, Hoest entered Conclave Studio along with long-time producer Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen and recorded nearly 20 tracks for future Taake releases. [2] In spring 2023, the album Et hav av Avstand was announced for a release in autumn of that year. [2] [3] Coinciding with the Beyond the Gates festival in Bergen, a listening party for the album with Hoest was held for fans at the Hellion bar on 3 August 2023. [4] Et hav av Avstand was released on 1 September 2023 to good reviews from Norwegian and international critics. [5] [1] [6] [7] [8]
All tracks are written by Hoest.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Denne Forblaaste Ruin Av En Bro" | 11:52 |
| 2. | "Utarmede Gruver" | 11:06 |
| 3. | "Gid Sprakk Vi" | 6:14 |
| 4. | "Et Uhyre Av En Kniv" | 13:02 |
| Total length: | 42:14 | |
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