I really only became interested in the music of Scandinavia when I moved to Stockholm last century. Being a long-time fan of Celtic and Bluegrass fiddlers, it was not hard for me to adapt to the unique fiddle-based folk tunes of Sweden nor the modern Nordic Roots fusion of those such as Asa Jinder, Frifot, and Vasen. This music became very much a background to my experiences in Sweden, and listening to it quickly brings back the best of memories of this land of my ancestors. As I have related in a review of the album "Oasis," I only learned of Frigg five years after returning to the USA. However, I feel as if their music had been written just for me - to reflect the emotions I feel when remembering my years in that bright, beautiful land of wonder. Music is the universal language, and I believe that everyone must have an area of their psyche that Frigg can speak to. They are truly inspiring. (See my review of Frigg "Oasis.")
Another Excellent CD; first heard this band on PHC in 2007(prairie home companion); great folk sound, a lot of upbeat very musical tunes. Great pick-me-up! Highly recommended for the likes of good folk music.
I listened to a few of the samples of FRIGG on Amazon.com, and I was impressed enough to buy the CD. Once I got home from the post office with it, I immediately placed in my CD player, and OMGs!!!!!!!!!!! This is TRULY a great CD. It's along the same sound of Vasen, but yet a cut above. While listening to the CD, I checked out the cover art, only to find a serpentine Rune drawing coupled with Heathen rock art. WOW!!! According to the CD, Frigg represents a combination of the "elements of Finnish and Norwegian traditions with touches of American roots music." Whatever this is, and what ever it represents, IT WORKS!!!! Vasen, who?