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Label: Unknown label
Released: 2003
Track listing: Altaraimur I; Altaraimur II; Altaraimur III; Epigrams By Jon S. Bergmann; Gunnarsrimur; Andarimur; Epigrams By Bjarni Gilason; Uppinrimur; Jornsvikingarimur; Lysing Afhesti; Bernotusrimur; Haustio Nalgast; Numarimur; Rammislagur; Gongu-Holfsrimur; Jornsvikingarimur II; Lagnaerri; Numarimur II.

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by C. Michael Bailey
July 25, 2003

Rímur is touted as an ancient Icelandic chant form originating during the age of Vikings. I think that perhaps it is better considered similar to the a cappella ballad singing popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. While certainly pre-dating that American music, rímur is nevertheless more about telling stories ...