Sirenia - The Enigma Of Life
| Release date: | 21 January 2011 |
| Style: | Symphonic gothic metal |
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01. The End Of It All
02. Fallen Angel
03. All My Dreams
04. This Darkness
05. The Twilight In Your Eyes
06. Winter Land
07. A Seaside Serenade
08. Darkened Days To Come
09. Coming Down
10. This Lonely Lake
11. Fading Star
12. The Enigma Of Life
13. Oscura Realidad [bonus]
14. The Enigma Of Life [acoustic version] [bonus]
02. Fallen Angel
03. All My Dreams
04. This Darkness
05. The Twilight In Your Eyes
06. Winter Land
07. A Seaside Serenade
08. Darkened Days To Come
09. Coming Down
10. This Lonely Lake
11. Fading Star
12. The Enigma Of Life
13. Oscura Realidad [bonus]
14. The Enigma Of Life [acoustic version] [bonus]
Reviews 
Lyrics Line-up:
Ailyn - Vocals
Morten Veland - Clean/Harsh Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Programming
"The Enigma Of Life" was written, composed and arranged by Morten Veland
Sessions musicians:
Stephanie Valentin - Violins
The Sirenian Choir:
Damien Surian, Mathieu Landry, Emmanuelle ZOldan, Sandrine Gouttebel, Emilie
Lesbros.
Spanish translations of the songs "El Enigma de la Vida" and "Oscura Realidad"
by Ailyn.
"The Enigma Of Life" was recorded in Audio Avenue Studios (Tau, N).
Additinal recordings of choirs, acoustic guitars ann violin were recorded in
Sound Suite Stuidos (Marseille, F).
Recorded between July and November 2010 at Sound Suite Studio.
All songs written by Morten Veland.
Produced, mixed and engineered by Morten Veland
Pre-Produced in Audio Avenue Studios (Tau, N)
Mastered by Mika Jussila, FInnvox.
A+R: Jaap Wagemaker
Cover artwork & design: Gustavo Sazes
Band Photos: Patric Ullaeus
Bonus tracks:
15. El Enigma De La Vida (iTunes bonus track)
16. El Enigma De La Vida (Acoustic Version) (North American bonus track)
Rating:
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Rating: 6.0 |
Morten Veland doesn't require any introduction, anyone interested in gothic metal has a special place in his heart concerning this Norwegian musician whose love for gothic rock and metal at the same time inspired him to walk upon his own path in the scene. The years have passed though and inspiration doesn't last forever, even if your role on early Tristania was crucial and you hold aces in the pack just like At Sixes And Sevens and An Elixir For Existence. Read more ›› |
Rating:
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Rating: 5.9 |
Sirenia have returned to us almost exactly two years after their fourth album, The 13th Floor. I'll be honest, back in June 2010 when I first heard that Sirenia was making a new album, I was shocked for a few reasons. 1) The 13th Floor still felt new to me. 2) The songs on the new album would feel rushed because of the short wait, and 3) It's with the same singer! Holy Jesus! 2012 is coming! Yes, they have the same singer for this album. Anyway, so I was very excited when previews for The Enigma of Life were available. The previews were very good and I really did think this would be the best Sirenia record. Let's just say I was a little off. Read more ›› |
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| Vonpire Posts: 471  |
Hearing this again, it doesn't sound so bad as the first time. In fact I even liked a few songs.
---- Beware the Shadows of Dusk
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