Runaljod – Ragnarok

Runaljod – Ragnarok is the third album by the Norwegian Nordic folk band Wardruna, released on 21 October 2016 by Indie Recordings/By Norse Music. It is the final chapter of the trilogy Runaljod, inspired by the 24 ancient runes of the Elder Futhark.

Runaljod – Ragnarok
Studio album by
Released21 October 2016
GenreNordic folk, world, ambient, dark folk
Length58:45
LabelIndie Recordings/By Norse Music
ProducerKvitrafn
Wardruna chronology
Runaljod - Yggdrasil
(2013)
Runaljod – Ragnarok
(2016)
Skald
(2018)

The album was preceded by the release of the first single, "Odal", on 21 August.[1]

On 6 October, Wardruna released a music video and single for the song "Raido". The video was filmed, directed and produced by Finnish photographer Tuukka Koski.[2]

Track listing

Adapted from AllMusic.[3]

No.TitleEnglish translationLength
1."Tyr"Týr6:30
2."UruR"Aurochs10:11
3."Isa"Ice7:13
4."MannaR – Drivande"Man – Drifting4:09
5."MannaR – Liv"Man – Life5:13
6."Raido"Ride4:46
7."Pertho"/ (Rune's meaning still unknown, possibly Peartree)2:18
8."Odal"Inheritance5:29
9."Wunjo"Happiness5:20
10."Runaljod"Sound of Runes7:36
Total length:58:45

Personnel

  • Kvitrafn – vocals, drums, percussion, electronics, instruments
  • Lindy-Fay Hella – vocals
  • Eilif Gundersen – bronze lure, birchbark lure, goat horn, willow flute, ice percussion
  • Skarvebarna Children's Choir – choir
  • Arne Sandvoll – vocals
  • HC Daalgard – vocals
  • Kjell Braaten – vocals

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[4] 149
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] 68
Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] 76
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] 82

References

  1. Jonathan Selzer (2016-08-19). "Wardruna unveil mesmerising new track Odal - Metal Hammer". Teamrock.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  2. "News and Updates". Wardruna.com. Retrieved 2017-01-18.
  3. "Runaljod: Ragnarok - Wardruna | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  4. "Ultratop.be – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  5. "Offiziellecharts.de – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  6. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  7. "Swisscharts.com – Wardruna – Runaljod ragnarok". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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