A full-length album consisting of 2 massive tracks is daunting. It's difficult to tell if Orm are going for a Death Metal "Tubular Bells" with their 2019 "Ir" release, but I'm gonna go ahead and draw that parallel.

Thing is, Mike Oldfield’s masterpiece begins with one of the most iconic and beautiful piano lines in music history, made even more famous when a “Tubular Bells” excerpt was used in “The Exorcist” film. That opening bit of sublimity propels your attention span through the time commitment that follows, along with all of its rewards. “Ir” is also loaded with rewarding moments, but without the strong hook opening, it requires more of a leap of faith from its listeners.
Interestingly, track 2, “Bær Solen Ud” (“Carry Out the Sun”), does begin with a beautiful extended Classical guitar piece, but you’re already 24 minutes into the album, by that point. The first track, “Klippens Lyse Hal” (“The Light Hall Of the Cliff”), is a fine event, but on its own, it isn’t enough. Luckily, that magic happens for the listener in track 2. This is an adventure that I’ll want to revisit again, to experience its thrills and wonders.
Both tracks bring you through numerous shifts in atmosphere, mood, heaviness, distortion, and tempo. It’s a hell of a journey.