Et Hav av Avstand

Et Hav av Avstand is the eight full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 1 September 2023 and is the band's first studio album in six years.

Recording and release
In 2022, Hoest entered Conclave Studio along with long-time producer Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen and recorded nearly 20 tracks for future Taake releases. In spring 2023, the album Et hav av Avstand was announced for a release in autumn of that year. Coinciding with the Beyond the Gates festival in Bergen, a listening party for the album with Hoest was held for fans at the Hellion bar on 3 August 2023. Et hav av Avstand was released on 1 September 2023 to good reviews from Norwegian and international critics.

Taake

 * Hoest – vocals, instruments

Additional personnel

 * Bjørnar E. Nilsen – producer, mixer
 * Herbrand Larsen – mastering
 * H'Grimnir – artwork
 * Csaba Bende – photography