Kvelertak (album)

Kvelertak is the eponymous debut album by the Norwegian band Kvelertak, released on 21 June 2010 through Indie Recordings. The album was released in North America on 15 March 2011 through The End Records with six bonus tracks—four live recordings from the group's BBC sessions and two demo tracks.[5][6]

Kvelertak
Studio album by
Kvelertak
Released21 June 2010 (2010-06-21)
RecordedFebruary–March 2010 at GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts
Genre
Length48:36
LanguageNorwegian, English (track 5)
LabelIndie Recordings
ProducerKurt Ballou
Kvelertak chronology
Westcoast Holocaust
(2007)		 Kvelertak
(2010)		 Meir
(2013)
Singles from Kvelertak
  1. "Mjød"
    Released: 31 May 2010
  2. "Blodtørst"
    Released: 27 September 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
About.com[1]
Blabbermouth[4]

After performing in Oslo, Norway on 24 June 2011, Kvelertak were presented with a gold record certification by Indie Recordings and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters (who was the headlining band of the concert). Kvelertak was certified gold by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for selling more than 15,000 copies.[7]

The cover artwork was created by John Dyer Baizley of the band Baroness.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Kvelertak.[8]

No.TitleLength
1."Ulvetid" (featuring Hoest of Taake)3:29
2."Mjød"2:30
3."Fossegrim"3:32
4."Blodtørst" (featuring Ivar Nikolaisen of Absurd², Happy Dagger, Silver)3:37
5."Offernatt" (featuring Ryan McKenney of Trap Them)4:29
6."Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)"4:50
7."Sultans of Satan"4:35
8."Nekroskop" (featuring Andreas Tylden of Altaar and One Tail, One Head)5:10
9."Liktorn"5:35
10."Ordsmedar av Rang"4:27
11."Utrydd Dei Svake"6:22

Personnel

Kvelertak

  • Erlend Hjelvik – vocals
  • Vidar Landa – guitar, gang vocals
  • Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar, piano, vocals (on "Sultans of Satan"), gang vocals
  • Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals (on "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)"), gang vocals
  • Marvin Nygaard – bass, gang vocals
  • Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums, percussion, gang vocals

Guest musicians[8]

  • Ryan McKenney – vocals (on "Offernatt")
  • Ivar Nikolaisen – vocals (on "Blodtørst")
  • Andreas Tylden – vocals (on "Nekroskop")
  • Hoest – vocals (on "Ulvetid")

Production and recording[8]

  • Kurt Ballou – mixing, production
  • Alan Douches – mastering

Artwork and design[8]

References
  1. About.com review
  2. Monger, James Christopher. "Kvelertak - Meir". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. Allmusic review
  4. Blabbermouth review
  5. A., Ty (March 4, 2011). "Kvelertak To Release Debut Self-Titled Album In North America". MetalUnderground.com. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  6. "Kvelertak [2011] – Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  7. "Kvelertak Receives Gold-Album Plaque From Dave Grohl". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. July 1, 2011. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  8. "Kvelertak – Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
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