Skald
9th-Level Bard
I got Wardruna's most recent project,
Skald, on vinyl the other day. This was a request from ked, and I was only too happy to oblige her.
It has a gatefold sleeve with simple monochromatic art.
It comes with a booklet containing not only the lyrics and their English translation but also an explanation of the project.
"
Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today."