Rating: RRRR
Label: Inner Wound Recordings
Review by Kimmo Toivonen
The second Enbound album "The Blackened Heart" sees the band
finding their own sound and style in the oversaturated melodic metal
genre. Now I'm going to revert to comparisons to describe their style,
although it really doesn't do justice to the band. Here goes
anyway: A bit of Kamelot, some Seventh Wonder, a spoonful of Queen and
the vocalist from Work Of Art. Interestingly, Lars "Lee Hunter"
Säflund's distinctive vocals do not really make me think of WOA, the
music is so different, if not any less melodic.
I
especially like the fact that while the arrangements are rich and
complex, it's the song that's always in the spotlight. There are no
extended solos or unnecessary instrumental passages, yet I'm pretty sure that even
hardcore prog rock fans won't find these songs "too easy". What's more,
the band's melodic sensibility is outstanding. There are some hauntingly
beautiful melodies and hooks in the songs.
My
favourite songs include "Get Ready For", "Falling" and "Make You So
Unreal", all with melodies that make you just want to close your eyes
and levitate.... So far I've haven't managed the latter but never say
never!
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