Kroda - Поплач Мені Річко

Review by Cindy Eyler

Album Review: Поплач Мені Річко by Kroda – A Ukrainian Black Metal Gem That’ll Frost Your Soul If you’re into music that feels like it was forged in the icy depths of some forgotten forest, Kroda’s Поплач Мені Річко is your jam. Released back in 2004 (yeah, when MySpace was still cool), this Ukrainian black metal masterpiece from Rarog Production and Stellar Winter Records hits hard—not just with riffs but with raw emotion and frostbitten storytelling. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t leave a mark. Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me like a splinter under your nail—annoying at first, then oddly unforgettable. First up: “Рідний Край”. This one’s got an intro so haunting, I half expected my cat to start howling along. The guitars churn out these tremolo melodies that feel like they’re scraping straight off the Carpathian Mountains. Lyrically, it’s all about home—your roots, your land, the stuff that makes you wanna grab a flag or maybe just hug a tree. What gets me is how Kroda manages to balance aggression with melancholy here. You can practically smell the damp earth and hear the wind whipping through ancient trees. By the time the vocals kick in—a mix of shrieks and growls—you’re either headbanging or questioning every life choice that led you to listen to this. Either way, mission accomplished. Then there’s “Грому Палиці Коряві”, which sounds like the title of a bad fantasy novel but delivers as a killer track. It starts slow, almost teasing you with its build-up, before exploding into chaos like a Viking raid gone wrong. The drumming? Relentless. The riffs? Sharp enough to cut glass. And those harmonies lurking beneath the surface? They give the whole thing this eerie, otherworldly vibe. I kept replaying this track because it felt like walking through a battlefield frozen in time—beautiful, brutal, and kinda sad. Plus, any song that makes you wanna shout random Slavic words while waving a stick around deserves props. Now, don’t get me wrong—this album isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for polished production or radio-friendly hooks, keep scrolling. But if you dig music that feels raw, unfiltered, and dripping with national pride (Zрада Князя Володимира, anyone?), Kroda has your number. As I wrapped up listening to Поплач Мені Річко, I couldn’t help but think: this album is basically what would happen if Tolkien wrote heavy metal instead of books. It’s dark, poetic, and steeped in mythology—but without the boring parts. And honestly? That’s exactly why it works. Final thought: Listening to Kroda feels like getting punched in the face by a snowstorm—and weirdly, I mean that as a compliment.

Artist: Kroda
Album: Поплач Мені Річко

Ukraine

Rock

Black Metal

2004

Rating: 4.67

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Track	Duration	Preview
Поплач Мені, Річко... (Зрада Князя Володимира)
Грому Палиці Коряві
Иней Крови
Apocalypse
Крода
Приданий Бесконечный Путь
Где Увековечен Был Мир И Покой
Рідний Край

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Kroda - Cry to Me, River... (Full Album HQ)

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silence 23MC

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Rarog Production, Stellar Winter Records

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écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
online luisteren

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About Kroda

Ukrainian Black/Pagan Folk Metal band. Originally formed in 2003 by Eisenslav & Viterzgir as a studio project, but they had few live performances on festivals done with the help of Ruina musicians.

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KRODA

Members

Viterzgir
Eisenslav
Olgerd
Volkovlad
Sergfil
Troskjender
Jotunhammer
One Of Thorns
Rungvar
Khladogard
Clin
Zymobor

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The Ukrainian black metal album *Поплач Мені Річко* by Kroda, released in 2004, blends raw, aggressive soundscapes with deeply cultural and historical themes. Tracks like *Рідний Край* and *Грому Палиці Коряві* echo a mix of national pride and mythological storytelling. It’s wild how music can carry so much weight, isn’t it?

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1niajoy

2025-03-11

Timelist
1ttKrodat0:01
2ttEndless Path Of Legendst1:42
3ttWhere The Peace And Calm Were Immortalizedt9:12
4ttHoarfrost Of Bloodt16:48
5ttNative Landt21:53
6ttGnarled Gudgels Of Thundert30:40
7ttCry To Me, River... (Betrayal Of Knjaz Volodymir) t36:29
8ttApocalypset 42:25