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KATATONIA
DANCE OF DECEMBER SOULS |
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| | Reviews: 6 |
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| Average Rating: 9.33 |
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doom/black metal at its best
by "driver_down" Toronto
Reviewed on March 11th, 2003
This is one of the best atmospheric doom/black metal albums.
The master mind and the cornerstone of this recording is their drummer/vocalist. Passionate (bass) growling vocals, torturous slow rhythms and drumming, simple but melodic and imaginative riffs, diffused melancholy which sometimes leads to aggressiveness and an overall unique atmosphere. I can't bring in my mind any band compining in such a successful way doom metal atmosphere/music with black m. vocals/music (not opthalamia, nor ved buens ende, nor any other band -though v.b.e. is another story).After the "for funerals to come" 12"/mcd the group drew new, completely different horizons. "Clear" vocals, faster rythms, more pop-gothic music. I don't know what they are into at this moment (i lost interest for them when i heard the "brave murder day" CD) but i won't whine for this turn. They left us with this gem and we are thankful for this.
More "Dance Of December Souls" reviews:
[2004-06-26] Well this album is good, but I have some problems. (8)
[2003-04-30] A Very Good Doom / Black Metal Record (10)
[2003-03-13] Excellent (10)
[2003-03-11] doom/black metal at its best (10)
[2003-02-11] The most beautiful sad music ever (10)
[2002-09-23] Interesting.... (8)
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