Empiricism (album)

Infobox Album | Name = Empiricism
Type = studio
Artist = Borknagar


Released = October 22, 2001
Recorded = 2001
Genre = Melodic black metal, progressive metal, folk metal
Length = 50:05
Label = Century Media
Producer = Borknagar, Børge Finstad
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:5ufqoa8aqijv link]
Last album = "Quintessence" (2000)
This album = "Empiricism" (2001)
Next album = "Epic" (2004) |

"Empiricism" is Borknagar's fifth studio album, and their first studio album to feature Vintersorg (known for the band of the same name) on vocals, along with the addition of Tyr on bass. This would mark the last appearance of Jens F. Ryland on guitar.

The album was recorded at Fagerborg Studio and Toproom Studio during June and July 2001, and was mixed and produced by the band and Børge Finstad.

Track listing

#"The Genuine Pulse" – 4:51
#"Gods of My World" – 4:25
#"The Black Canvas" – 5:18
#"Matter & Motion" – 2:30
#"Soul Sphere" – 6:40
#"Inherit the Earth" – 5:29
#"The Stellar Dome" – 5:36
#"Four Element Synchronicity" – 5:51
#"Liberated" – 4:51
#"The View of Everlast" – 4:28

Credits

*Øystein G. Brun – Guitar
*Vintersorg – vocals
*Asgeir Mickelson – drums
*Jens F. Ryland – Guitar
*Lars A. Nedland – Synthesizer, Hammond Organ, Grand Piano, Backing Vocals
*Tyr – Bass