Review EIVØR “Tungl”

No guitar firepower. No screams or shouted vocals. So, is Eivør really relevant to Markus’ Heavy Music Blog? Absolutely. Especially considering that the Faroese artist has already shared stages with the heavier side of the music world, including appearances at festivals such as Wacken and Hellfest.

For anyone who hasn’t come across Eivør before, here’s the short version. Eivør Pálsdóttir is a Faroese musician with a long and diverse discography, moving freely between folk, rock, pop, electronica and more atmospheric territory. With Tungl, she enters a new chapter, releasing her first album through Nuclear Blast.

Tungl is the Faroese word for “moon,” and the moon is the central image running through the album’s ten tracks. Its influence on life here on Earth is hard to ignore. Think tides, cycles and the pull of something that is always present, even when the night is at its darkest. At the same time, the moon has long served as a fixed point in the darkness — something to navigate by. That makes it a natural foundation for an album concerned with change, uncertainty and finding your way forward.

Musically, Tungl draws from a broad but coherent mix of styles. Organic folk elements are woven into the arrangements and often provide the underlying pulse, while ambient textures, electronic touches and elements of alternative pop expand the sound beyond its Faroese roots. The result is particularly effective on songs such as “Tann tú saknar / The One You Long For,” where melody and rhythm create an understated, seductive pull. There is something quietly immersive about Eivør’s sound world, and it doesn’t take long to get drawn into it.

From the hypnotic opener “Og mánin græt / And The Moon Cried” to the emotionally charged closer “Everyone But Me,” Tungl moves through songs that are more interested in atmosphere and emotional weight than sheer volume. A certain melancholy runs through the record, but it never collapses into gloom. Instead, the album feels connected to the rhythms and forces of nature — much like the moon itself, illuminating the darkness without ever completely chasing it away.

Tungl is therefore worth a look for rock and metal fans who aren’t exclusively locked into distorted guitars and heavy riffs. Eivør offers a different kind of intensity: one built on voice, atmosphere, rhythm and the tension between light and darkness. And for anyone already drawn to folk-based music, this particular moon is an easy one to follow.