Krek (album)

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Krek
Krek cover.jpg
Studio album by Khold
Released 18 October 2005
Genre Black metal
Length33:56
Label Tabu
Khold chronology
De Dødes Tjern
(2005)De Dødes Tjern2005
Krek
(2005)
Hundre År Gammal
(2008)Hundre År Gammal2008
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Track listing

  1. "Krek" - 2:08
  2. "Blod Og Blek" - 3:05
  3. "Innestengt I Eikekiste" - 3:22
  4. "Oskorei" - 3:46
  5. "Byrde" - 3:37
  6. "Lysets Flukt" - 3:45
  7. "Grepet Om Kniven" - 3:03
  8. "Midvinterblot" - 3:52
  9. "Varde" - 3:07
  10. "Silur Wie" - 4:15

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References

  1. Henderson, Alex. "Krek - Khold : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved 28 August 2012.