All in all, this is one of the most impressive debuts I’ve heard in a long while, but then again Graavehlder is no rookie (playing in both Armagedda and LIK), and ”Nordabetraktelse” is as mature a record as they come. The prevailing theme of the album is one of pride and strength, and the pulse and beats of the songs really resonate on a deeper level. The sense of belonging and familiarity is strong even though the music is filled with jagged edges and hostility. Do not stand in the way of the EHLDER storm!
