Köld is the third studio album by Icelandic post-metal band Sólstafir. It was released on January 21, 2009 through Spinefarm Records.[1][2] The cover art was done by Guðmundur Óli Pálmason.[3] It was recorded in Göteborg[4] and all the songs are in English, except the title song "Köld".[5]
| Köld | ||||
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| Released | January 21, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | December 2007 | |||
| Studio | Music A Matic Studios, Gothenburg, Sweden | |||
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| Length | 70:35 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
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In December 2019, Sólstafir performed a five-date European tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Köld's release.[6]
Critical reception
editIn a March 2009 review, Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen of Morgunblaðið gave the record 4 stars out of 5, calling it a "Freezing cold beauty".[7] In October 2009, Flosi Þorgeirsson of Reykjavík Grapevine stated that it was"Definitely one of the best Icelandic albums of the year".[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "78 Days in the Desert" | 8:34 |
| 2. | "Köld" | 8:59 |
| 3. | "Pale Rider" | 8:05 |
| 4. | "She Destroys Again" | 7:12 |
| 5. | "Necrologue" | 8:30 |
| 6. | "World Void of Souls" | 11:51 |
| 7. | "Love Is the Devil (And I Am in Love)" | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Goddess of the Ages" | 12:41 |
| Total length: | 70:35 | |
References
edit- ^ "Frýs í æðum blóð". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 10 February 2009. p. 30. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Bob Cluness (15 October 2010). "The Band That Came In From The Köld…". Reykjavík Grapevine. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Sólstafir - Köld, heldriver's Photostream, Flickr. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ "Ástin er köld". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 4 May 2008. p. 61. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Kristján Guðjónsson (8 July 2016). "Viljum ekki endurtaka okkur". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). pp. 26–27. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (10 September 2019). "Sólstafir Playing Free Brooklyn Brewery Show During Taste of Iceland This Week". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Frostköld fegurð". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 19 March 2009. p. 43. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Flosi Þorgeirsson (6 October 2009). "From Iceland - Sólstafir". Reykjavík Grapevine. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
External links
edit- Kold @ Sólstafir official site