Søvnløs (album)

Søvnløs is the debut studio album by the Danish black metal band Nortt. It was released in 2007 on Avantgarde Music. The album's title translates to "Sleepless" in English.

The album is characterized by its minimalistic and atmospheric approach to black metal, incorporating elements of doom metal and funeral doom. Nortt is known for its depressive and melancholic themes, often exploring themes of isolation, despair, and death. Søvnløs exemplifies this aesthetic, creating a bleak and desolate soundscape.

The album typically consists of slow tempos, repetitive riffs, and heavily distorted guitars, creating a dense and oppressive atmosphere. Nortt's vocals are often guttural and distorted, further contributing to the album's overall sense of darkness. The production is intentionally raw and lo-fi, enhancing the album's grim and unsettling nature. Søvnløs is considered a seminal work within the depressive suicidal black metal subgenre.