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Classic Rock MagazineJun 21, 2013Meir is bigger, bolder and broader in its sweep and scale. [May 2013, p.91]
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Q MagazineApr 30, 2013It's ridiculous and a lot of fun. [Apr 2013, p.100]
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Apr 23, 2013Meir is a highly enjoyable record from a band who has already carved out their own niche in the metal scene.
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Kerrang!Apr 12, 2013Kvelertak play rock'n'roll that's been distilled to its purest sense. [23 Mar 2013, p.53]
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Apr 8, 2013It might not be new any more, but it’s still formidably potent.
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Mar 29, 2013They're still wildly unpredictable--and still committed to not singing in English--but the dichotomy between the adrenaline rushes and chill-out moments seems a bit more purposeful.
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Mar 27, 2013Nobody could question the fact that these guys mean it with every fibre of their being, and Meir is music to make Norway proud; a new majestic fanfare to welcome hog-riding warriors into Valhalla.
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Mar 26, 2013Meir is an album that will be regarded with such reverence that it’ll be a marker for other acts’ work to be compared to in the future.
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Mar 26, 2013They expand upon the thrills of the last record with acerbic aplomb, catching us unaware with hooks and then relentlessly, lovingly, plugging away at the daily, death-y grind.
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Mar 26, 2013On Meir, Kvelertak prove that it's actually okay to play happy metal without appearing saccharine or contrived.
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Mar 26, 2013Kvelertak feel as though they are right on the verge of something extraordinary, as they explore the limits of their very successful aesthetic with Meir.
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Mar 26, 2013While there are no outright duds, the less memorable material can't quite measure up, lending the album a certain almost-there feel.
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Mar 26, 2013It’s weird, it’s creepy, it’s unstable, but man, there’s art here, something that few bands can boast.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 13
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Mixed: 1 out of 13
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Negative: 1 out of 13
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Apr 4, 2013