"Elemental Tales is a very fast album, it's just speed, speed and speed with a furious drive..." Giftsvamp speaks about the new album: "What we really wanted to do this time, is to get rid of complexity and dull groove elements of the previous release. Svartby means "fun", we are one of the merriest bands in folk-metal, so that's what we want to give you this time." How they did it? You shouldn't expect any style changes, it's Giftsvamp's & Lindwurm's composing talent that brings Svartby forth all this time. Humla, their new guitarist, also adds some fresh vein. The band invited very skilled musicians for voice, bass and drums on this album. And you should know, they recorded all their parts as if they played with Svartby for years!
ragherrie.com (netherlands) 88/100 points
metal4.de 9/10
the-whiplasher.at 9/10
folkmetal.at 12/15
