Njord

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NjordOpis:ReviewThe third album from this German/Norwegian gothic metal group explores virtually no new territory, but their symphonic bombast is as finely crafted as that of any of their contemporaries. Which is just as well, really, as the years since the release of their last album, 2005’s Vinland Saga, have seen the emergence of many similar bands. Fronted by the siren-voiced Liv Kristine, Leaves’ Eyes specialise in highly melodic metal, bordering on pop at times, padded out with thick layers of vocal harmonies and syrupy synthesisers. Think the Gladiator soundtrack meets Europe’s The Final Countdown and you’ll be getting there. The song titles strike an epic tone: Northbound, Frøya’s Theme, Ragnarok. It’s stirring stuff, tempered briefly by a straight-faced version of the traditional English ballad Scarborough Fair, as recorded in the past by Simon & Garfunkel, Sarah Brightman and dozens of others. Norse folklore and Viking legends have been popular currency in heavy rock since Led Zeppelin first gave us Immigrant Song back in 1970. Almost 40 years on, the myths of the Northmen are a staple of metal lyrics, their tales of adventure and heroism a rich seam of inspiration yet to be exhausted. Without it, Leaves’ Eyes and the genre now officially known as Viking metal simply couldn’t exist. Softened by Kristine’s pseudo-operatic vocals and an extremely slick production job, Njord is less po-faced than one might expect. It is, however, available as a limited edition box set complete with model Viking long-ship with the band’s logo emblazoned on the sail. This may be underground metal at its most accessible, but the band clearly takes it all very seriously. Despite heavy metal’s inherent sexism, a cursory delve into www.rocksirens reveals that there have never been more female-led metal bands than there are today. Leaves’ Eyes paved the way for many such acts who’ve made hay in their absence, but they’re back to reclaim their crown. Competition for the hearts of young male metal fans is fierce, but Njord shows that this sextet can still cast their spell. --Greg Moffitt Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new windowProduct DescriptionWith their latest masterpiece "Njord", Leaves' Eyes embarks on yet another enthralling journey through the myths and sagas of the North. The strong and sonorous compositions familiar to the band's fanbase have been further developed. The adventure begins with the title track's powerful and somber choruses and orchestra. Fans will find the continuation of the Leave's Eyes hit "Elegy" in the rocking single "My Destiny", which is only one of the many catchy and soon-to-be hits delivered by Liv and her colleagues. Devilishly enticing are the refrains found on "Take the Devil in Me", "Northbound", and "Through Our Veins", the last of which reminisces in the driving beats of the eighties' rock rhythms. Leaves' Eyes' passion for both heavy and opulent sounds harmonizes perfectly with memorable melodies, as in the epic track "Ragnarok", while "Emerald Island" surprises with heavy double bass passages that are counterattacked by Liv Kristine's haunting vocals. Alongside the lavish hits, Leaves' Eyes always finds room for the more subdued folk moments, such as in the interpretation of the English traditional song "Scarborough Fair" or the fragile acoustic ballad "Irish Rain". The opus "Froyas Theme" rounds off the Nordic journey, uniting the choral arrangements of the magnificent Lingua Mortis Orchestra with the emotional strength inherent in the new Leaves' Eyes compositions. "Njord" impressively defends the sextet's claim as the leading force in symphonic Gothic Rock and Metal.

Autor:Leave's EyesNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: English: Published; English: Original Language; EnglishData wydania: 2013-07-01Waga: 0.24 gramWysokość: 0.4 cmSzerokość: 5 cmDługość: 5.6 cmLEAVES EYESR&P INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONALMUSICUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.