01. Awaken From The Dark
Slumber (Spring)
02. The Forest That Weeps
(Summer)
03. Eternal Darkness (Autumn)
There's something unbelievably
pretentious about releasing an album with just four songs on it. Granted, they
are all really long songs, but still, this shows a total disregard for radio or
television airplay, which is either a wonderful display of sticking two fingers
up at the mainstream, or a record label's worst nightmare. Probably both.
Wintersun are all about being epic. That's their 'thing', and they
do it very well. What's more, people love them for it. They did a crowd funding
campaign to not only make this album, but to build their own recording studio,
raising more money than your average third world country.
Musically, the band are highly
skilled craftsmen and masters of their art. I trust that was a suitably epic
description! They seamlessly blend Power Metal, Black Metal, Thrash, and
Classical music, creating sonic landscapes that capture the imagination. This
kind of music is an acquired taste, but if it appeals to you, Wintersun's new album is essential
listening.
What is really cool is that
the band have put the whole album on YouTube, so check it out!
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