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 The Umbersun - Elend
Newest Review: ... in the classical tradition with the dynamic aesthetic of a modern film soundtrack, supplemented by angry spoken word ... more  ... narrating a tale of Lucifer in incomprehensible French (except, perhaps, to the French).
This is no symphonic metal band combining rock instruments with a supplementary orchestral backdrop, and not even a perfect fusion as happens on rare occasions with bands such as Haggard and Therion. Rather, this is a full-on orchestral assault that combines tranquil beauty and blaring aggression often within the same movement, utilising a large band and choir to their full extent. These songs are long and intricate, but often become a...more |
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The Umbersun
Release Date: 2008 - 05 - 05, Audio CD, Season of Mist Last Update 23.11.2009 05:46
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The Umbersun - Elend: The Umbersun (204 words)
by - written on 03/07/08 (Very useful, 14 readings)
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I'm a little out of my depth here, reviewing an apparent 'metal' band that refuses to display any traces of the genre by this point in their career. Elend's fourth album 'The Umbersun' is more accurately a neoclassical album, rooted in the classical tradition with the dynamic aesthetic of a modern film soundtrack, supplemented by angry spoken word narrating a tale of Lucifer in incomprehensible French (except, perhaps, to the French). This is no symphonic metal band combining rock instruments with a supplementary orchestral backdrop, and not even a perfect fusion as happens on rare occasions with bands such as Haggard and Therion. Rather, this is a full-on ... Read the complete review
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