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Mið
Enslaved’s 17th studio album, “Mið”, earns an 8.5 out of 10 in a review that describes it as another strong, imaginative release from the Norwegian band. The album concludes a trilogy begun with “Utgard” (2020) and continued with “Heimdal” (2023), while shifting its focus more towards the present than its mythological predecessors.
The review highlights the band’s blend of black metal roots, progressive experimentation and atmospheric, sometimes unconventional songwriting. It singles out “Parting” as the album’s most striking moment and praises “Tales of Trees” for combining progressive rock and Viking metal elements; the track listing contains eight songs.
In short
- Enslaved’s “Mið” receives an 8.5 out of 10.
- The album completes a trilogy with “Utgard” and “Heimdal”.
- “Parting” is singled out as its most striking track.
Explained simply
Enslaved are a Norwegian metal band whose music grew out of black metal, a style known for its harsh sound and rapid guitar playing. Over time, they have added progressive rock influences and varied song structures, creating music that can move between heavy and atmospheric passages.
Mið is the third album in a sequence that began with Utgard in 2020 and continued with Heimdal in 2023. Earlier albums in the sequence drew on Norse mythology; this one looks more towards the present, while continuing the band’s interest in experimentation.