I don't know...Comeback after 14 years with only 3 new songs? And stick to it cover and new version of old song to make it something more than EP? Not sure if this is enough...
It's good but they could have skipped the sabbath cover, its been done many times before (and better, by Ulver for instance)
While it is a good cover of a great song, it does not fit the mood of the album. For Ulver's "Shadows of the Sun" it did. I will listen to it separately and consider it a bonus song.
So happy to have them back. I got chills because it reminded me of spinning their albums back when I was in college. It's a little short for a 13 year wait, but it's not a bad comeback. Looking forward to where they go from here.
While I was losing interest in all prog metal bands, Green Carnation popped up and this is the first time I am listening to them. Believe me, after a long gap i fell in love with those 10+ minute lengthy mood swinging Gothic touched music. 1 rate less for the cover song even though I liked this version also. It's raining outside now and I am feeling the chill air through my ears.
Edit:..... Gave 9/10 as I couldn't resist.
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In the beginning I was made of clay. Then I bit the apple and they changed me to metal 🤘
The vocals ruin it for me. These are songs that deserve a vocalist with more power and range behind his voice. This singer sounds thin and dried out, and it sounds like he can hardly hit the higher notes of his range comfortably. He has that life-long smoker voice and it does not work with the music.