Fåntratt - Under Isen
Olof is at it again. This time we´re dealing (once again, see former review) with the second chapter of his folksy dungeon-synth inspired project called Fåntratt. This came out on the 24th of December, so we´re bound to have sumthing with an X-mas-snaps-aftertaste combined with a long walk through snow-covered Nordic landscapes.
Here Olof has achieved in creating an almost magical journey through mythical and forgotten times. Feels like an isolated experience, being inside some hut which has been buried in snow, and u can´t get out! Luckily you are in the company of Fåntratt, which means; good strong porter beers, warm fireplace and plenty of roasted meat. Which is followed by good stories from the days of old Christmas. Occasional curious trolls peep through the almost snow covered windows, and also small gnomes stick their heads out in small holes made by rodents. Outside you can even hear the singing 7 dwarves marching by, Christmas bells on Santa´s sleigh,
It´s melancholic in a cold way, epic in a deep way, atmospheric in a warm way, mesmerizing in a highly focused way and highly addictive!
2017 was a good year for the style of dungeon synth, and this release proves it. The cassette is already sold out, so you are going to have live with the digital version. Enjoy it!
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