Name: Spine
Brand: Myrkur

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RR50961

Colour

Pink

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Ten Bands, One Cause 

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

781676509614

Total Cap

Pink LP

RR75161

Silver

Standard

781676751617

Silver LP

RR50991-RT

Blue

Bluejay

[r28651702]

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

2023-10-27

RTUK

781676509911

Blue LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

RR75162

Extended format: No

781676751624

Artist

Myrkur

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Relapse

Myrkur is a Danish one-woman project, born in 1985. She is a singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player who has created her own personal style blending black metal and old Nordic folk music. The word Myrkur translates to "darkness" in Icelandic and "mørke" in Danish.

Myrkur's musical talent runs in the family as she is the daughter of Danish producer [a577755] and lyric writer [a874293]. Her unique sound combines haunting melodies with powerful vocals, captivating listeners with its atmospheric beauty.

With her distinctive blend of genres and poetic lyrics, Myrkur has carved out a niche for herself in the music industry. Her music transports listeners to another world, where darkness meets ethereal beauty. Explore Myrkur's discography today and experience the enchanting soundscape she has crafted.

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Spine relates to Myrkur's personal mythology. Written during one of the most difficult times in Amalie Bruun's life - Spine is the direct result of her experiences following child birth. From the love and euphoria that comes with motherhood, to the fears of the unknown and the mysteries of the journey ahead, Spine is ultimately an album about seeking balance amidst chaos. To Bruun/Myrkur, the record explores the very human nature of what it means to be a mother, and finds resonances with Scandinavian mythology to do so.

Recorded with Randall Dunn at the Sundlaughin Studio in Iceland (Sigur Rós) - the ebbs and flows in Spine reflect the width and breadth of Myrkur's emotion. These sonic shifts are represented in music that sees Myrkur touch upon an array of influences - from undeniable metal as heard on the inimitable "Valkyriernes Sang", to darker sonic territories inspired by folk and haunting vocal passages on "Like Humans''. Elsewhere, the brooding "Mothlike" showcases a new side of Myrkur's sensibilities, with touches of electronic underpinnings and lush synth orchestrations.

 Spine's title track proves to be one of the most moving songs of the year, as it transcends through moments of affable, delicate vocal, percussive, and string arrangements to a massive chorus that serves as a thesis statement for the rest of the album. Myrkur's euphoric outlook is in full display here, as the song proclaims, "My body made your spine / You and I intertwine / You made me human / Stay with me / You will be / The one I love the most". 

With Spine, Myrkur unravels the next chapter in the personal mythology of Amalie Bruun, and sets a new course for the enigmatic band.

Spine

Music US

Discover Spine by Myrkur - a haunting, extreme, and brilliant album that explores the human nature of motherhood. Available in various formats.