''Northwind'' is the fifth album by Swedish

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band Falconer, the first to feature returning vocalist Mathias Blad since '' Chapters from a Vale Forlorn''.

Track listing

"Child of the Wild" was originally included on " Grime vs. Grandeur", but was re-recorded as a bonus track with Mathias Blad on lead vocals.

Digipack bonus CD

#"Kristallen den Fina" #"Ridom, Ridom" #"Liten Vätte" #"Vårvindar Friska" Also features a video documentary of the recording

Credits

* Mathias Blad – vocals * Stefan Weinerhall – rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards, mandolin * Jimmy Hedlund – lead guitar * Magnus Linhardt – bass * Karsten Larsson – drums

Guest musician

* Johannes Nyberg – piano, harpsichord

References

2006 albums Falconer (band) albums Metal Blade Records albums {{2000s-power-metal-album-stub