When I heard that Himinbjorg was a French band I got
excited. I had visions of Brel's mastery of words, Gainsbourgh's biting
wit, Air's dream like mood music and Daft Punk's way too catchy beats.
I wondered what Pagan/Viking music could be.
Well, simply put, Haunted Shores is terrible.
The singer's voice amounting to nothing more than a guttural scream, and
the music to a very thick drone. The entire album is just one loud note.
Now I do understand that I sound like my parents right now and am reminded
of Kiss's motto: if it's too loud, you're too old. But on the flip side
is Weezer's motto: If it's too loud, turn it down. Listening to Himinbjorg,
I have to agree with the latter.
