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The Varangian Wayx$8.00
  (9 reviews)
Best Price: $8.00
Turisas have Quickly Made a Strong Impression on the Entire Metal Scene by Establishing the "Battle Metal" Tag, which Has Since Becomes Its Own Subgenre. But "The Varangian Way" Transcends all Metal Styles and Unites them all Into an Experience Unlike Any Other in a Current Scene of Copycat Bands. This is an Ambitiously Themed Concept About the Journey of Brave Viking Men in the Times of the 11th Century, Travelling Down from the Baltic Sea Heading to Holmgard, Through East European Riverways on a Mission to the South in the Search of New Skies And, Ultimately, Glory. However it is in the 21st Century Where Turisas Will Probably Find It!
MPN: 18280 - UPC: 727701828022
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Puts all other viking metal to shame
By A1HFGK0HX39XYK on 2007-07-26
Viking metal, while it has been criticized has had a good following with innovators Manowar in additon to bands like Amon Amarth continuing its success. While those bands are good and all (although very corny at times) I always got the sense that the best of this genre hasn't come out. Well, I've got news for you all that band has arrived and its name is Turisas. Turisas mixes power metal, death metal, classic metal and symphonic metal mixed all together and it sounds great. The 8 tracks here are very complex compositions at times that are quite rocking at the same time. These guys have some major talent and are here to stay, so if you like viking metal or if you have an open mind to metal of all types, give Turisas a shot. You won't be disappointed.
THE SOUNDTRACK TO ADVENTURE
By A3S1YIQQW7AZO on 2007-07-02
TURISAS made an excellent first impression in the metal world by giving us the ultimate soundtrack to a battle--"Battle Metal". This time, they've changed themes while still putting forth high quality, energy-full songs such as the following:
"To Holmgard and Beyond" is a great opening song, getting you ready for the long journey ahead. It's full of optimism, wonder and excitement. I bet Marco Polo felt like this when he went to Cathay (China) back in his day.
"A Portage to the Unknown" is my favorite track so far. Movie soundtrack composers would kill for a song as epic as this one. It starts off sounding like a sea shanty and then the guitars and drums kick in. It has its soft parts, too, to help you enjoy the contrast.
"The Court of Jarisleif" is a very fun and folksy song. It reminds me of the punk-like band GOGOL BORDELLO (very odd but fun music, btw).
"The Dnieper Rapids" has a sound that definitely makes you think of a small boat braving some white water rapids.
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Overall, a great album and a wonderful adventure! If Odin rode into battle with "Battle Metal", then Eric the Red and other Viking explorers went on their journeys with "The Varangian Way" playing in their heads.
8 Total killers!
By A3G1F6MUG6OA6M on 2007-12-22
I might as well just keep on saying what I said above, No tracks on here can be called filler, if there's any track that could have been excluded I would pick Cursed be Iron or In the Court of Jarisleif since those 2 tracks don't really fit in with the rest of the album.
To Holmgard and Beyond - 10/10
A Portage to the Unknown - 10/10
Cursed be Iron - 9/10
Fields of Gold - 9/10
In the Court of Jarisleif - 9/10
Five Hundred and One - 10/10
The Dnieper Rapids - 10/10
Miklagard Overture - 10/10
So while the middle section is a little bit weak, it is still very cool. And the last 3 tracks take no prisoners. Special mention must go to Five Hundred and One, which blends growling and clean vocals perfectly. And of course just the truly epic Miklagard Overture, which if you have anything better to describe it with than epic, I'd like to hear it. A must buy.
Top 5:
1. Miklagard Overture
2. Five Hundred and One
3. To Holmgard and Beyond
4. A Portage to the Unknown
5. The Dnieper Rapids
Complaint - This doesn't come with Viking armor.
Gets the blood moving
By A2C990PGDKTGNG on 2007-08-22
I bought this yesterday and it's quickly become one of my favorite albums. The songs are energetic and fun to listen to, the lyrics are rousing without being too cheesy. All in all, some great metal. But the part that really sold me was the narrative. I know it's nerdiness incarnate, but I loved tracing the journey of the album's medieval Scandanavians using Google. Just listening to one song then moving on doesn't do this album justice.
Really, just too awesome for words. Pick this up if you're even a casual fan of the genre.
What an epic adventure!
By A2D0Z4JM0AALJ9 on 2008-03-02
Simply amazing. These guys, besides their cheesy looks, are actually great musicians and outstanding composers. The richness of their sound and lyrics are only overwhelmed by the greatness of the musical adventure they are part of. All other viking bands, like another review says, is a shame. Even if they would be as cheesy in their lyrics as Manowar, I would definitely buy this album, cause the feeling of listening to it is hardly encountered once in a musical lifetime.
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