Finally! Definitely the longest review I've ever written
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, but it was necessary IMO.
http://www.metalicos.com/Paginas/Compac ... stPole.htmDo visit the web-page, but here's a translation made by Mr.Google (not a very good one though :p):
Hated by many, loved by most, this is The Gathering. And, behold your
most recent album. First of all, it should be noted that the great effort
was done with this release. To be honest, I have no idea
how difficult it must launch a new album with a singer, then
that the previous (Anneke van Giersberg) after being off 12
years compared to the band. From the album of worship (for some)
Mandylion via masterpiece called How to Measure a Planet?
to the simple (but generally good) Home, Anneke has
vocalist, and in recent years, the total image of the group as a poster
I have only seen it, the banda is blurred in the background. That said
much.
Anyway, after hearing hundreds of people, it was decided by band
Octavia Sperati vocalist, Silje Wergeland. As in the
Hugo Prinsen Geerlings good left his position as bass player, going
Anneke was a breath of fresh air for the banda. No, lie, was the
rebirth of one of the best bands that ever existed. Outbound
by Anneke, although it was not on good terms, it was the best thing
it could have happened to the banda. Again, just see the posters of Home
Anneke like to see everything was centralized to the point where the
Gathering Anneke had become. It is necessary to
Anneke and Silje comparison: Which of the two band? For me,
undoubtedly Anneke. However, is this what matters? Definitely
no. Silje is a great singer, and best of all, it is coupled
excellent way to band.
Never judge by the samples on MySpace, because the quality is
much less than the album. Anyway, the album starts with arrogance,
excellent introductory instrumental song "When Trust Becomes
Sound. "Here we see that when Hans and René said the album
would have a greater focus on the guitars was not a lie, because in
this song just about guitars. Great line from
distortion up to the final.
After this there is a fairly abrupt change to "Treasure," a song
you hear a little "pop" as the type that one would hear on the soundtrack
Gray's Anatomy. This is a pretty funny song (and dance
my opinions), is generally quite happy. It is good from the start
guitarresco low until the end. "All You Are" is better than
last one has worked faster, in fact I love the drums.
Here we go noticing how much it has changed the style of banda,
from a Trip to Rock-a "Indie / Alternative" strange. Guitars
are excellent, with a unique sound and rhythm.
"The West Pole" is a pretty good song, although it felt much
influence on How to Travel to Measure Planet? in the choir. It is quite
environmental sense, but very slow "heavy". The
end that includes violins, are combined so
Silje excellent. In fact there are parts I do not like this
song, but definitely not bad. "No Bird Call" is a song
with total focus on the keyboard (it was composed by Frank), is
Environmental and slow, but disappointed by this. Not for all
taste, but it is good.
Capital of Nowhere "is just great, and has the characteristic of
which is sung by Anne van den Hoogen (I have no idea who he is,
but he sings quite well). All instruments are well detailed and
Join greatly. Later we have heavy parts
definitely reminiscent of "if_then_else" in its tone and "How to
Measure a Planet? "In style.
"You Promised Me a Symphony" was composed entirely by Silje is a
song very, very personal. Just read the letter, "your guns,
your lies, your cigarettes [when he says that word, but I do not know that
very sensual hear] your war. "It is a sad song but totally
enjoyable. "Traces Pale" was composed by Frank, and is much
better than "No Bird Call." This is sung by Marcela Bovio (companion
Latin singing in Dutch banda Stream of Passion ") with great
passion, his voice is not unique but the soul that comes, comes the soul. The
guitars in this song are very interesting to pay attention.
After almost four songs quite slow (of course, depends on what
which is slow for everyone), it is the great pride and "No One
Spoke. "The change is so dramatic so fast that one is immersed in
this excellent song. It is one of the songs moved to the brand
Gathering, with incredibly detailed composition, rhythm changes
and sublime sentiments about everywhere. The beautiful letter, "We are walking
on fire / We were sinking desire / I am leaving my past / You are changing at
last / We talked and talked but no one spoke / We laughed and laughed but
No one smiled. "
La banda no to the fast pace, and finally, read "A Constant Run."
Here the band shines completely. This is what I like to call the "opus
magnum "The Gathering, a long time I hear a song so final
powerful, so full of everything: anger, love, sadness, Everything! This is a
incredible song, the rhythm is so good that one can not remain
still, we must dance, or even shake the Gren. Yes, the Green Wave
with The Gathering! Simply excellent, a perfect end.
Something that was ugly is the art within the book, the true picture of
The banda is just horrendous. It is a pity, but should have
because another person to take the picture. The cover is a bit strange
perhaps not at all with the album, but it is very good.
The album was produced by René, who hired him to wait more
albums since production of the album is almost perfect. René bravo!
The guitars are excellent (René and his distortion crazy jeje), Hans
is a master of the drums, and Frank shines with their environments and
compositions. However, I must comment about a member
Special Marjolein Kooijman. Incredible, perfect, superb! This is
as described Marjolein's work on bass, as "colleague"
I can say that the bass work on this album she is the
best I have ever heard in my entire life.
Anyway, this is an album to be heard several times (about 3) to
able to understand and digest, then it is difficult to stop
listen. The wait was worth it because "The West Pole" is
excellent. This is possibly the best banda album from the "How to
Measure a Planet? "Or" if_then_else "beyond (perhaps much) to
"Souvenirs" and "Home." ¡¡¡The Gathering is back and better than
never!
Website:
http://www.gathering.nl/ http://www.myspace.com/gatheringofficial Rating: 91/100 Daniel J.
I hope you enjoyed it!
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