Post by SethFWF on Aug 17, 2009 11:34:44 GMT -5
OK, so after the Epica album I just reviewed got me back into the goth style while I've been hooked mainly on folk/viking...I'll bring up this killer folk metal masterpiece.
For any fans of Ensiferum, Wintersun, Moonsorrow, Finntroll, or Korpiklanni...this album is a mix of all those styles and a little something more to make it absolutely stellar.
This is a really heavy spin on the folk style, at least from an aggressive, speedy standpoint. It just shreds for the most part, with some slower songs or parts of songs here and there of course. But they've done a great job of blending the folk melody thing with a very fast and heavy style, incredible guitar work...along with perfectly placed keys and crushing drums. And the vocals, awesome...mostly higher pitched growls, but a lot of mixing in more mid range and great deep growls. It's hard to even describe how heavy this album is, so aggressive compared to many folk/viking styles.
Far as a standout song, there's a ton...it's great beginning to end IMO. But "Unbesiegt"(track 4) is probably my favorite and the most interesting song as it actually has a bit of a jungle sound to it. Like something from a kid's jungle movie maybe, with the drums and other instruments giving it that vibe...you hear it in the beginning before it kicks your ass. Then it comes back with a little spot toward the end, the drums are so cool...really unique sound.
Great album, highly recommended.... #rockin# #git#
For any fans of Ensiferum, Wintersun, Moonsorrow, Finntroll, or Korpiklanni...this album is a mix of all those styles and a little something more to make it absolutely stellar.
This is a really heavy spin on the folk style, at least from an aggressive, speedy standpoint. It just shreds for the most part, with some slower songs or parts of songs here and there of course. But they've done a great job of blending the folk melody thing with a very fast and heavy style, incredible guitar work...along with perfectly placed keys and crushing drums. And the vocals, awesome...mostly higher pitched growls, but a lot of mixing in more mid range and great deep growls. It's hard to even describe how heavy this album is, so aggressive compared to many folk/viking styles.
Far as a standout song, there's a ton...it's great beginning to end IMO. But "Unbesiegt"(track 4) is probably my favorite and the most interesting song as it actually has a bit of a jungle sound to it. Like something from a kid's jungle movie maybe, with the drums and other instruments giving it that vibe...you hear it in the beginning before it kicks your ass. Then it comes back with a little spot toward the end, the drums are so cool...really unique sound.
Great album, highly recommended.... #rockin# #git#
