{"product_id":"ensiferum-thalassic-japan-edition-black-with-red-purple-splatter","title":"Ensiferum - Thalassic (Japan Edition) [Black With Red \u0026 Purple Splatter]","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian Import\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack With Red \u0026amp; Purple Splatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack vinyl with red\/purple splatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400 gram gatefold sleeve with silkscreen logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes 24\" poster, Japanese OBI, and booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnsiferum\u003c\/strong\u003e released \u003cem\u003eThalassic\u003c\/em\u003e in 2020 on Northeast Steel Industry, marking a distinctive pivot toward maritime and nautical themes within the Finnish folk metal band's catalog. The album channels the group's signature blend of heavy riffs and traditional folk instrumentation while centering lyrical and conceptual weight on seafaring narratives and oceanic imagery—a thematic departure that reshapes their sound without abandoning the melodic aggression and cultural storytelling that define their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe record unfolds across standout tracks that anchor its oceanic concept: \"Seafarer's Dream\" and \"Rum, Women, Victory\" establish the album's swaggering nautical character, while \"Andromeda\" and \"The Defence Of The Sampo\" demonstrate Ensiferum's continued ability to weave mythology into folk metal's layered arrangements. Atmospheric closer \"For Sirens…\" and the urgent \"Run From The Crushing Tide\" showcase the band's dynamic range, moving between grinding metal passages and intricate traditional instrumentation. The production balances clarity across both the heavy percussion and acoustic elements, creating space for both the folkloric melodies and the driving rhythmic foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition pressing comes as a 400-gram gatefold vinyl with a silkscreen logo, accompanied by a printed inner sleeve, a 24-inch poster, Japanese OBI, and booklet—a comprehensive package that honors the album's visual and conceptual ambitions. The black vinyl with red and purple splatter pressing is limited to 100 copies, making this a substantial physical artifact for collectors seeking the full scope of the band's 2020 statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis NESI (Northeast Steel Industry) Asian limited edition is pressed on black with red \u0026amp; purple splatter vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thalassic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensiferum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Northeast Steel Industry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Folk Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Black With Red \u0026amp; Purple Splatter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA1. Seafarer's Dream\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. Rum, Women, Victory\u003cbr\u003e\nA3. Andromeda\u003cbr\u003e\nA4. The Defence Of The Sampo\u003cbr\u003e\nA5. Run From The Crushing Tide\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. For Sirens\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. One With The Sea\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. Midsummer Magic\u003cbr\u003e\nB4. Cold Northland (Väinämöinen Part III)\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northeast Steel Industry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324205183234,"sku":"SM1604","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/SM1604.jpg?v=1786478651","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/ensiferum-thalassic-japan-edition-black-with-red-purple-splatter","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}