Insomnium Anno 1696
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frozencarl
February 22nd 2023


1621 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

blackened tremolo picking you say? cant wait to hear this

TheNotrap
Staff Reviewer
February 22nd 2023


18936 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7

The band's traditional melodic riffing has gradually been replaced by sustained chords and black metal(ish) layers.

TheTripP
February 22nd 2023


4497 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I got into the band at SoaDS so this sounds right up my alley, I am excited

ToSmokMuzyki
February 22nd 2023


10579 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

>I purposefully began the opening paragraph in this manner



purposely making it sound like 30% of finland was burnt at the stake at one point



ok then

Crysis
Emeritus
February 23rd 2023


17625 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

As to be expected, Anno 1696 isn't driven by the melodic riffing of old




CURSE YOU MARKUS VANHALA



Maybe next time they'll actually riff again?

Crysis
Emeritus
February 23rd 2023


17625 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

I will report back in two days with a long, ranting post about how disappointed I am

Willie
Moderator
February 23rd 2023


20212 Comments

Album Rating: 3.4 | Sound Off

Crysis! I await your synopsis.

Crysis
Emeritus
February 23rd 2023


17625 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

You know I can't keep my mouth shut about either Insomnium or Dark Tranquillity, so I'll definitely be commenting. Based on this review I am expecting run of the mill modern Insomnium.



Did the promo or press package include songwriting credits? If so how many tracks is Ville Friman credited with music on? How about Sevanen?

GhostShelter
February 23rd 2023


901 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

I miss riff centric Insomnium, but I like them regardless. Looking forward to Friday.

Muzz79
February 23rd 2023


3047 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I had a feeling you’d do this one Notrap and looking forward to reading and jamming in the next few days m/

Willie
Moderator
February 23rd 2023


20212 Comments

Album Rating: 3.4 | Sound Off

@Crysis: No songwriting credits on the promo sheet.

DungeonBoy
February 23rd 2023


9695 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I'm afraid to listen to this after those singles, but gonna give it a spin

TheNotrap
Staff Reviewer
February 23rd 2023


18936 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7

What's life without a little risk? ;)



"I will report back in two days with a long, ranting post about how disappointed I am"

Hahah I'm looking forward to it.

Dmax28
February 23rd 2023


1270 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Songwriting credits would be interesting to see. Omnium Gatherum still riffs so don't know why you think Markus Vanhala is the reason they don't riff anymore.

GhostShelter
February 23rd 2023


901 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Throw on a VPN for New Zealand region and you can hear the new 8 minute plus single Godforsaken on YouTube. It’s great. Very much Winter’s Gate levels of epic.

GhostShelter
February 23rd 2023


901 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Edit: actually the whole album is available if you do that. Just search each track name.

Dmax28
February 23rd 2023


1270 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Starless Paths is the clear standout on here for me

TheNotrap
Staff Reviewer
February 23rd 2023


18936 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7

It's a song that somehow sums up the band at this point

Muzz79
February 23rd 2023


3047 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Holy shit Godforsaken

TheNotrap
Staff Reviewer
February 23rd 2023


18936 Comments

Album Rating: 3.7

Nice ending, isn't it?



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