Written by Ag Fox on 16.10.2011 at 22:48

Finally got round to listening to this album today. I loved it. Surprising because their previous stuff that I have listened to have never clicked with me (Across the Dark & Above The Weeping World). Perhaps my sad mood today suited it perfectly.

Funny that you should mention these two albums, because I think Above the Weeping World is (one of) their best efforts while Across the Dark is (at least for me) the weakest by far. This one is definitely unique in being less aggressive and more atmospheric - in fact too atmospheric for the "Gothenburg Metal" tag. [Not that genre tags mean anything, anyway...] But, unlike some reviewers, I like it much more than the rather generic and unappealing sound of Across the Dark.

I guess melodeath is not my type , today I found out there is no melodic death metal band that matters to me .

Written by PocketMetal on 18.10.2011 at 20:06

I guess melodeath is not my type , today I found out there is no melodic death metal band that matters to me .

Perhaps because they all sound the same.

I love the new album! It's great seeing such a consistently awesome band still making awesome music! The new album is amazing. There's a poll going on over at Magnet magazine to vote for this week's new releases, and I'm definitely voting for Insomnium! http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2011/10/14/what-album-are-you-most-looking-forward-to-next-week-57/ You can vote as many times as you want!

After 10 spins, i must add: this is definitely a masterpiece. And second best album i've heard this year. And yes, insomnium's best album imo (tho I still have to listen 'Since The Day It All Came Down')...

Written by [user id=39762] on 18.10.2011 at 21:58

Perhaps because they all sound the same.

Well, (a) I don't think so [it's the same as saying all power /heavy / sludge / enter-your-genre-here metal bands sound the same], (b) I don't think this album is really typical melodeath. Too much "atmospheric" (for lack of a better word) for that in my opinion...

Written by D.a.n on 19.10.2011 at 21:31

Written by [user id=39762] on 18.10.2011 at 21:58

Perhaps because they all sound the same.

Well, (a) I don't think so [it's the same as saying all power /heavy / sludge / enter-your-genre-here metal bands sound the same], (b) I don't think this album is really typical melodeath. Too much "atmospheric" (for lack of a better word) for that in my opinion...

Let them hate. Like the one poster saying this is depressing, poor me music- when it's actually quite existential- but whatever. Album gets better with each listen.

Fuck it. I revise my rating to a 10. Unbelievable replay value.

Written by Starchild on 19.10.2011 at 19:28

After 10 spins, i must add: this is definitely a masterpiece. And second best album i've heard this year. And yes, insomnium's best album imo (tho I still have to listen 'Since The Day It All Came Down')...

Do that as soon as possible, mate. I implore you.

The only thing I listened to the whole day and still want to listen more.

It is definitely growing on me hard! Fav track at this point is hard to nail down but "Every Hour Wounds" really stands out for me. Need more listens before I can rate this one. I really got into "Across the Dark" and have had high hopes for this latest release.

Written by [user id=109200] on 20.10.2011 at 01:41

Do that as soon as possible, mate. I implore you.

After this words i definitely will.


edit: and here we go, 1st 1/10 rating for this album.
now i expect this album will drop like NWS, fucking vote abusers...

The best of 2011 so far..

I'm jumping on the bandwagon for this one, an essential album.

The more you listen the more you like it! how great this album is!!! I fucking love it. I never get bored listening to Insomnium, they are the best melodic death band in the world, hands down.

^ Dark TranQ. 'Nuff said.

Really great album,not only because its so beautiful but also because its sth different from all the other new melodic death albums.Arch enemy, AA,DT,and others are just repeating themselves and others.At least its sth fresh and new

Written by mz on 21.10.2011 at 00:26

Really great album,not only because its so beautiful but also because its sth different from all the other new melodic death albums.Arch enemy, AA,DT,and others are just repeating themselves and others.At least its sth fresh and new

People are finally finding the band that successfully binds the Gothenburg sound to Finnish cultural heritage. This being one of Insomnium's more straightforward albums certainly helps. I don't personally find this album all that special though.

Written by mz on 21.10.2011 at 00:26
Arch enemy, AA,DT,and others are just repeating themselves and others.At least its sth fresh and new

That's an odd statement...considering Arch Enemy have changed a lot over the years (from the Johan era to the more thrash-influenced era to the modern melodic era), Dark Tranquillity have evolved since their inception (going from the original "Gothenburg" sound to synth-heavy melodeath)...and Amon Amarth are doing exactly what Insomnium are: sticking to a formula that works.

Don't get me wrong, I love Insomnium's work and Amon Amarth's...but saying one or the other is "fresh and new" is ridiculous. Insomnium have followed the same style since ATWW, Amon Amarth since...everything after their debut more or less.

And those who worry about downvoting, this album is unstoppable

The ratings for this album are just ridiculous. Talk about over-hyped. Heritage didn't even enter the Top 10 (of course it should've).

I has a sad my favee band didn't make the top 10.

LOVE IT

Definitely a good album, but I wish other great melodeath albums were rated like this one

Wow, it's in the top 200

Written by Cyroth on 21.10.2011 at 18:51
Wow, it's in the top 200

Fuck that was fast. One of my favorite bands and a good album overall...but top 200? Come on people.

Written by Cyroth on 21.10.2011 at 18:51

Wow, it's in the top 200

To put things into perspective, With Oden On Our Side has over 1100 votes, The Jester Race over 800, and The Gallery over 500.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 21.10.2011 at 23:37

Written by Cyroth on 21.10.2011 at 18:51
Wow, it's in the top 200

Fuck that was fast. One of my favorite bands and a good album overall...but top 200? Come on people.

Not only top 200... it's in the 28th place... I mean.. what the fuck people?

It won't stay at 28

I like how these guys can keep cracking out quality albums. 5 very well done LPs in a row, that's a damn good track record so for, Yaaaaa buddy.

This is not the 31st greatest album of all time. Just saiyan.