Wilderun - Veil Of Imagination
| Release date: | 1 November 2019 |
| Style: | Progressive metal, Symphonic metal |
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01. The Unimaginable Zero Summer
02. O Resolution!
03. Sleeping Ambassadors Of The Sun
04. Scentless Core (Budding)
05. Far From Where Dreams Unfurl
06. Scentless Core (Fading)
07. The Tyranny Of Imagination
08. When The Fire And The Rose Were One
The Best Symphonic Metal Album & The Biggest Surprise Of 2019
Top 20 albums of 2019: 1
02. O Resolution!
03. Sleeping Ambassadors Of The Sun
04. Scentless Core (Budding)
05. Far From Where Dreams Unfurl
06. Scentless Core (Fading)
07. The Tyranny Of Imagination
08. When The Fire And The Rose Were One
The Best Symphonic Metal Album & The Biggest Surprise Of 2019
Top 20 albums of 2019: 1
Review
Lyrics Evan Anderson Berry - vocals, guitars, piano
Wayne Ingram - orchestations
Joe Gettler - lead guitar
Jonathan Teachey - drums
Daniel Müller - bass, synths, orchestrations
Additional info
Songs by Evan Anderson Berry, Arrangements by Wilderun.
Orchestrations by Dan Müller & Wayne Ingram.
Gang vocals by Wilderun.
Piano on "When The Fire And The Rose Were One" by Rob Berry.
Additional piano by Emily Thompson.
Spoken word by Doug James.
Poetry excerpts taken from "Ode On The Intimations Of Immortality From Recollections Of Early Childhood" by William Wordsworth, and "Little Gidding" by T.S. Eliot.
Recorded at More Sound Studios in Syracuse, NY, Feb-Mar 2018.
Drums, Bass and Electric Guitar engineered by Justin Spaulding.
Vocals and Acoustic Guitars engineered by Andrew Greacen.
Produced by Wilderun, Justin Spaulding and Andrew Greacen.
Additional engineering by Jocko Randall.
Mixing by Dan Swanö.
Mastering by Jens Bogren.
Artwork by Adrian Cox.
Album layout and design by Brendon Flynn.
Band photo by Karen Jerzyk.
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It is really not often I look at an album that is more than an hour long in runtime and think "Too short". In Veil Of Imagination's case, I wish it went forever and ever. Read more ›› |
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| Jack_Torrance Posts: 182  |
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| Kuroboshi Posts: 1202  |
A good album, technically really good, smart song writing, but, not very memorable to me. And I despise the cleans. Not something I will revisit anytime soon I figure.
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| Nick Carter Posts: 257  |
Written by HyperDrifter on 05.11.2019 at 15:01 Without the "Opeth" parts, this could be a 10 for me.
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| Metren Dreadrealm Posts: 1410  |
After quite a few listens, I can now say that I love this album. I was very impressed with it the first time I heard it, but I somewhat dreaded the possiblity that it would end up being another Aquilus/Griseus case for me - incredibly awe-inspiring at first glance, but over-indulgent and almost over-written in hindsight. Not the case. This album doesn't overstay its welcome and the songwriting and production truly are superb. One of the my favorites from this year for sure.
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| Redel Moderator Posts: 2264  |
Written by Kuroboshi on 08.12.2019 at 11:58 I was close to thumb this up. "A good album" -- yes, indeed. "technically really good" -- yes, it is. "but not very memorable to be" -- yes, that is the main problem here for me too "Not something I will revisit anytime soon I figure" -- equals my conclusion It is just that "smart song writing" I was hoping to find and waiting for until the album's end. Unfortunately I didnt find it here. I guess, had I found it, the album would certainly have some memorable moments for me. Some 6.7 for me.
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| Kuroboshi Posts: 1202 |
Written by Redel on 23.12.2019 at 23:48 Now I'm curious, if our opinions match that well, why didn't you do a thumbs up? 
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| Zap Posts: 3586  |
Even though I don't like folk metal in general, I must say I prefer their previous albums (mostly the debut.) This album scratches neither the "I want to hear some fun folky tunes" or "I need more Opeth" itches. The previous albums, while not getting a lot of playtime nowadays, at least did the former.
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| Redel Moderator Posts: 2264 |
Written by Kuroboshi on 26.12.2019 at 00:06 You left out the crucial paragraph.
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| ickoriss Posts: 345  |
If you ever wanted to know what would happen if Devin Townsend produced and Opeth album, this is it. Wilderun deserve all the praise they've received here. Spectacular record.
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| Necrodamus Posts: 435  |
Far From Where Dreams Unfurl is just pure elation. It's the best song on the album and a prog masterpiece as far as I am concerned.
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| Tel3tubby Posts: 26  |
One year later, and I still listen to this album more than anything that's come out this year. Absolute masterpiece. 
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| Alucard63 Posts: 9  |
I don't understand the hype surrounding this album. The musicianship is top notch but the music feels totally lifeless to me...I guess I missed something...
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| nonZero Posts: 1334  |
Great album, although not quite as strong as Sleep At The Edge Of The Earth IMO. 8.8/10 for me - 'The Unimaginable Zero Summer' is the standout song. 'Sleeping Ambassadors Of The Sun', 'Far From Where Dreams Unfurl', 'Scentless Core (Fading)' and 'When The Fire And The Rose Were One' are all also good.
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 1083  |
Same as above comment, some great songs but Sleep is still better imo. This one seems to be a more song-by-song album, which means a few weaker ones. Edit: It's a grower, and the first and last songs are some of their best tracks.
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