Average Rating: 3.50 Rating Variance: 1.00 Objectivity Score: 83% (Well Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name4.5 superbDark Tranquillity FictionThis is my very first review for whoever stumbles upon it. Fiction is Dark Tranquillity reshaping their sound after their 2005 masterpiece, Character. The band takes their catchiness from that album, cuts down on the ferocity and introduces a new and refreshing sound to the unfortunately dwindling Gothenburg melodic death metal. Mikael Stanne's vocal performance is better however it would have been greatly appreciated if he returned with the high range in vocals that he teased in Character. He has potential to increase his vocal range however he decided to remain with his consistent put artistic growling that we have grown used to in Dark Tranquillity's albums. The guitars also adjust to the different but newer sound as well as the drums bass and keyboard. The production is much clearier and the keyboards add an atmospheric sound that accomodates the beautiful performances from the rest of the band. The opener, Nothing to noone, hit hard and clear with the message that Dark Tranquillity wants to inject freshness into the listener's ears. One of the best songs on the album is Blind at heart. This is a song I was waiting for displaying true Gothenburg sound and beautfiul keyboards adding melody as well as atmosphere as Mikael Stanne growls with passion. Another powerful track is Misery's Crown which reminds me of their 1999 album Projector where Dark Tranquillity surprised fans with long clean vocal sections. However there is nothing wrong with changing the sound or returning to it if it is done well. They succeed in Misery's Crown with beautiful keyboards, Stanne's singing and a short but complementary solo. Focus shift is another very strong track on this album bringing back the Gothenburg sound. The concluding song The Mundane and the Magic shows off its magnificence with beautiful piano sections and of course Nell Sigland's voice intertwining Mikael's performance to finish off the album with a bang allowing you to ponder if they will ever write such a well crafted album again. Please judge and criticise my judgements on this album. English is not my first language and I would appreciate comments and what you feel and why. Of course this is to whoever stumbles upon this.4.0 excellentBehemoth EvangelionInsomnium Across the DarkNeil Davidge Halo 4 Original Soundtrack3.0 goodCarnifex Hell Chose Me1.5 very poorCradle of Filth Evermore Darkly
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