Grift’s fourth studio album, “Dolt land” (‘Hidden land’), is a profound exploration of humankind’s bond with nature. With folkloric sounds and heartfelt lyrics, the multidisciplinary Swedish music project takes listeners on a journey into the heart of the wild.
“Dolt land” diverges from the more metal-oriented “Budet” (2020); instead, it continues the acoustic approach of the EPs “Vilsna andars boning” (2018) and “Vilsna andars utmark” (2022). Like the aforementioned two seven-inches, “Dolt land” pays homage to Kinnekulle - a mountain whose nature, legends, and traditions have served as Grift’s main source of inspiration since the project’s conception in 2011.Erik plays all the instruments himself - including acoustic guitar, melodica, glockenspiel, analogue synth, and percussion - and has also sampled nature sounds to create a truly immersive listening experience. Soothing and stirring, yet still feral and untamed; Grift’s evocative music will resonate with fans of Sangre de Muerdago, Anna von Hausswolff, and Nebelung.
Tracklist:
1. Silverne stig (Silver pathway)
2. Nattens pilgrim (Pilgrim of the night)
3. På vingar slumrande (On wings in slumber)
4. Evas backe (Eva's hill)
5. En hemskog (A home forest)
6. Gyllene sal (Golden hall)
Coloured vinyl edition (Gold). Comes in a beautiful designed jacket by Erik Gärdefors. Includes a four page 12 inch sized booklet. Limited to 300 copies. Illustrations by Mark Sevedstam.
