Track Listing:

1. Earth Imagery
2. Grains
3. Oceans Rise
4. Signs
5. White
6. Cynosure
7. Human Nature
8. Acclimation
9. The Spirit Of Nature

Artist:   Borknagar
Title:    ”Origin”
Label:    Century Media Records

Written By:   Ken Pierce (copyright 2007) for Metal Edge Magazine

This article was originally written for Metal Edge Magazine when I was a contributor to their CD & DVD reviews sections. Writing for a print magazine is very different from that of an online one based on a strict word count and these items had to follow specifics to ensure proper spacing on the pages. With this being the case the review content that you see here is far different from the other reviews presented on PiercingMetal.com – The folding of the magazine in 2/2009 found me listing these reviews on the official site blog as a single article and eventually incorporating them into the main website content for maximum searchability as individual items.

As Folk & Celtic Metal popularity rises it made sense for Borknagar, masters of Progressive Black Metal, to go acoustic and show just how melodic and deep their songs truly are. Think Opeth’s Damnation for comparison yet know that its not as experimental and more traditional based. This wondrous listen is built with strings, cello, harmony vocals and acoustic guitars and will appeal to any Metal fan with an open mind. It proves that the tapestries woven by many groups are richly detailed and with each completed work, there is beauty that requires several visits to best appreciate. Thanks guys.

Thoughts about this once great magazine can be left on our original blog about this subject HERE

Official Web Site:   www.borknagar.com