One of the rare albums that defines a genre well after that genre's genesis. Everything is here and it all comes together with a fabulous sense of songwriting and character. From Johan Liiva's strenuous clarity to Peter Wildoer's restrained rhythms to the Amott brother's blend of atmosphere and virtuosity it's a forceful delineation of the realm of melodic death metal as well as a chuggy, roomy, melodic triumph.
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