Finntroll – Ur Jordens Djup

» 4 out of 5 Evil Faces

Finnish folk/black metal masters Finntroll return with another full length release, this one on Spinefarm Records. It is entitled Ur Jordens Djup and features 11 tracks.

There is nothing special about this release. It sounds as one would expect a Finntroll CD to sound.

Their previous releases remind me of beer drinking good time music, mixed with metal. The good times are not over yet, but it seems the party might be dying down a little.

Ur Jordens Djup seems to have more of a traditional black metal sound. Not as folky as in the past. Though there is still plenty of oom-pah (humppa) so you can break into a polka at anytime.

I understand that they have a new vocalist, but there is no overwhelming change in vocal style that I can hear. I would have to dig through my CDs, it has been awhile since I last listened to Finntroll. I am sure there is some difference, but it is not a new approach or anything.

I can’t say that I am overly impressed with this release, nor am I under impressed. It’s more of the same. Which I guess is good (to some extent). They are still true to their sound and have released another CD worthy of owning, but I was hoping for more this time.

If you liked their previous releases this one should not disappoint.