PRESS/STEVE GULLICK
Here, Faroese vocalist Eivør resumes her immersive journey into the rugged landscape of Old Norse folk, with composers John Lunn and Danny Saul. Together they channel the primal elements of the Old Norse style – ethereal vocals, thudding percussion and ritualistic chanting – through a modern prism of textured soundscapes and lush production. Styles range from the rapturous orchestral soundscapes of Hymn 49 and Until Valhalla, to pulsating electronic backdrops paired with Eivør’s immense choral harmonies, to raw, consciousness-elevating sacramentals such as The Beloveds and Blood Will Prevail. The subtle combination of styles works extremely well; Destiny Is All offers a sensory-flooding voyage that reveals progressively deeper realms of insight with each successive trip. ■■■■■■■■■■