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Staff review by
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It has been well over a year since I last felt quite positive about a new female-fronted symphonic metal release. They all sound so samey and ordinary, y'know what I mean? Well, until this.
The Metamorphosis Melody doesn't break any moulds, nor do they just play their instruments "correctly", stick in a chick at vox and leave it at that. What sets this album apart is the songwriting. Whilst many albums in this crowded sub-genre tend to just have some melodic guitar leads every now and again to go with some semi-catchy choruses, what we have here is some solid riffing going on. The vocals don't dominate too much, but come out when they need to and gracefully let the heavy riffs (relatively speaking in this sub-genre) take centre stage. As far as melodic metal goes, I guess plenty would want to know how the vocalist sounds. Those not familiar with the band might want to take note that Carmen Elise Espenæs is the younger sister of Theatre Of Tragedy / Leaves Eye's Liv Kristine Espenæs, and I'd say she won't suffer from any comparisons. Imagine Liv Kritine's sweetness mixed with Tarja Turunen richness, then you'll have a rough idea of how Carmen sounds.
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| published 04.08.2011 | Comments (13)
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| Rating: 9 |
I don't know why but midnattsol are one of the most underrated bands around. They are really excellent and this 3rd album proves it once more. Very good Gothic / Folk Metal in my opinion. Highlight here is Forlorn and Kong Valemons Kamp IMO. Deserves a solid 9 for me!
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 Susan - 17.05.2011 at 00:25
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This is their best yet I'd say. It's the awesomeness of Midnattsol on steroids... this band really kicked it into gear!
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