Borknagar "Origin (Germany, Century Media, 77599-2)"

Origin is Borknagar's seventh studio album, and is primarily an acoustic effort. Origin explores the band's more progressive and traditional elements.

Following his brief departure from the band during the recording sessions of Epic, this album would mark bassist Tyr's rejoining of the band.

"Oceans Rise" is an acoustic remake of the original which appeared on their 1998 release The Archaic Course.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Øystein G. Brun, except "White", written by Lars Nedland.

1. "Earth Imagery" 4:52
2. "Grains" 3:42
3. "Oceans Rise" 6:05
4. "Signs" 1:17
5. "White" 4:45
6. "Cynosure" 2:55
7. "The Human Nature" 4:48
8. "Acclimation" 4:30
9. "The Spirit of Nature" 3:00

Total length: 35:54

This is an acoustic album.

Comes with a 12-page booklet.

Recorded during the period of August 2005 to June 2006.

Guitars recorded at Toproom Studio. Bass recorded at Low and Below Studio. 

Vocals, violin, cello and drums recorded at MultiMono Studio.

Keyboards and organs recorded at Auditorium Audio.

Bamboo flute and recorders recorded at Musikk & Mystikk.

Album was mixed at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad and Øystein G. Brun.