Nordlys (album)

Nordlys
Studio album by Midnattsol
Released	28 March 2008
Recorded	Klangschmiede Studio E, Mellrichstadt,; Mastersound Studios, Fellbach, Germany
Genre	Gothic Metal, Symphonic metal, folk metal
Length	50:01
Language	English, Norwegian
Label	Napalm
Producer	Markus Stock, Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer
Midnattsol chronology

Nordlys ("Northern Light" in Norwegian) is the second full-length studio album by the German symphonic/folk metal band Midnattsol. It was released on 28 March 2008 through Napalm Records.[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
About.com	[1]
Lords of Metal	(82/100)[2]
Metal Temple	[3]
Sea of Tranquility	[4]

Background

After three years of the release of their well-received debut album Where Twilight Dwells (2005), Midnattsol decided change direction and to compose an album with dark atmospheres in a melodic and heavy sound, influenced more closely by traditional gothic metal. In contrast, Nordlys is little inspired by Nordic folk metal and it is less introspective that its predecessor.

Particularly noteworthy is the experimentation in the vocals of their lead singer Carmen Elise Espenæs, as well as the extensive dedication in the guitar solos of Daniel Droste and Christian Hector. However, Hector (a founding member), left the group shortly after the release of the album in order to concentrate on his other band Ahab, being briefly replaced by Fabian Pospiech in the three live performances that made Midnattsol in Europe to promote the album.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Carmen Elise Espenæs, except on "Octobre" by Christian Hector; all music is composed by Midnattsol.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Open Your Eyes"	5:43
2.	"Skogens lengsel" ("The Forest's Longing")	5:04
3.	"Northern Light"	6:19
4.	"Konkylie" ("Seashell")	8:13
5.	"Wintertime"	5:17
6.	"Race of Time"	5:40
7.	"New Horizon"	2:51
8.	"River of Virgin Soil"	5:37
9.	"En natt i nord" ("A Night in the North")	5:17
10.	"Octobre" (limited edition bonus track)	4:42
Total length:		54:43

Personnel

Midnattsol

Carmen Elise Espenæs – Vocals
Birgit Öllbrunner – Bass & Acoustic Bass
Daniel Droste – Lead Guitar & Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Christian Hector – Rhythm Guitar & Acoustic Guitar
Daniel Fischer – Keyboards
Chris Merzinsky – Drums & Percussion

Production

Markus Stock - producer, engineer
Alexander Krull, Thorsten Bauer - producers and recording engineers of vocals
Tue Madsen - mixing
Mika Jussila - mastering
Ingo Römling - artwork
Jens Howorka - photography

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References

Bowar, Chad. "Midnattsol - Nordlys". Heavy Metal. About.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
Matthijssens, vera. "Theatre of Tragedy - Storm review". Lords of Metal.nl. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
Papadopoulos, Harry (9 May 2008). "Midnattsol - Nordlys (CD)". Metal Temple.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
Pierce, Ken; Pardo, Pete (16 April 2008). "Midnattsol: Nordlys". Sea of Tranquility.org. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
"Midnattsol Confirm New Album Release Date". metalunderground.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-14.

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[1] Bowar, Chad. "Midnattsol - Nordlys". Heavy Metal. About.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

[2] Matthijssens, vera. "Theatre of Tragedy - Storm review". Lords of Metal.nl. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

[3] Papadopoulos, Harry (9 May 2008). "Midnattsol - Nordlys (CD)". Metal Temple.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

[4] Pierce, Ken; Pardo, Pete (16 April 2008). "Midnattsol: Nordlys". Sea of Tranquility.org. Retrieved 17 April 2014.

[5] "Midnattsol Confirm New Album Release Date". metalunderground.com. 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-14.