Empiricism (album)

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Empiricism
Studio album by Borknagar
Released	October 22, 2001
Recorded	2001
Genre	Black metal Progressive metal Folk metal
Length	50:05
Label	Century Media Records
Producer(s)	Borknagar Børge Finstad
Professional reviews
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Borknagar chronology
Quintessence (2000)	Empiricism (2001)	Epic (2004)

Empiricism is Borknagar's fifth studio album, and their first studio album to feature Vintersorg (known for the band of the same name) on vocals.

Empiricism was recorded at Fagerborg Studio and Toproom Studio during June and July 2001, and was mixed and produced by the band and Børge Finstad.

The album showed a more traditional folkish, more melodic approach compared to the previous year's Quintessence album's black metal elements. Black metal influences remain, but they are not so prominent.

[edit] Track listing

1. "The Genuine Pulse" – 4:51
2. "Gods of My World" – 4:25
3. "The Black Canvas" – 5:18
4. "Matter & Motion" – 2:30
5. "Soul Sphere" – 6:40
6. "Inherit The Earth" – 5:29
7. "The Stellar Dome" – 5:36
8. "Four Element Synchronicity" – 5:51
9. "Liberated" – 4:51
10. "The View of Everlast" – 4:28

[edit] Credits

• Øystein G. Brun – Guitar
• Vintersorg – Vocals
• Asgeir Mickelson – Drum
• Jens F. Ryland – Guitar
• Lars A. Nedland – Synthesizer, Hammond Organ, Grand Piano, Backing Vocals
• Tyr – Bass