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Opium - 17.06.2007 at 11:12
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The review is quite accurate, except for one thing, which is more a personal thing - I don't regard them as Symphonic Thrash, more so Symphonic Metal with slight Thrash influences.
The rating is quite reasonable too, so all around, it's quite pleasing 
It's also fair to say that most people did expect a little more, but ah well. |
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| I'd say this is an above-average album overall, but a little below-par by Therion's high standards. I was disappointed it wasn't as symphonic/operatic as prior efforts, but that said - the songs are still good and it still feels like Therion, so I can't complain about it much. Pretty fair review overall (though I too wouldn't have called them symphonic thrash, exactly - but nevermind that). |
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| I think it would more appropraite to say we were expecting something different, not something more...but these things probably merge for many people.However, i'm not one of them - at first, i didn't know what to think of the new sound, but after a couple of listens, i found it perfect, as every single Therion album (not only after Theli, but before it, as well).Nice review, but it's the same with me - there are some slight thrash influences, especialy some solos, here and there, but Therion are defianately not symphonic thrash!!! |
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| I expected more from a Therion release, good album in the end but at first listening I was quite disappointed... They remain a span above many other symphonic bands IMO anyway |
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@ cradle - I agree. I was desperately anticipating this album, and seeing them live a few days before blew me away. This could have been the problem, since the 'temporary soprano' they had on tour really outshon the other female singer they had, and who is also prominent on the album... Whilst the songwriting and the male vocalists are as ever phenomenal, the 'new' approach of using four soloists together with fewer choirs just didn't gel on the album for me.
But hey - it's still great and worth an 8 or so. |
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| Okay, thanks to the author of this review! Just started to listen to Therion today cause of this review, AND I LOVE IT!!! Thank you very much for this wonderful review <3 |
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| This is an accurate review, well said. The only thing i think differently about is i much prefer cd1 to cd2. |
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Well written review, and it reflects the opinion a friend of mine has about this 2 CD set as well... but in my opinion these two discs are only average Therion material. I still have this feeling that the long time period between many of the songs being written and the time they were recorded has left something out. Everything sounds beautiful and expansive, but only "The Perennial Sophia" and "Son of the Staves of Time" touch me at all. I'm not much a fan of the new female vocal style whatsoever, so in the end it's a personal thing with me Nice review though, but it's only a 7 for me.  |
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| Good review and the rating is what I would give. But something you didn't mention is that Christofer Johnsson was less involved in the composition of that album giving more place to the other musicians. The result is a higher songwriting level compared to the previous albums and a more progressive approach. I really enjoy these new elements and I think it's a big point for Therion to continue exploring other musical directions. |
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I agree with most of the comments and also with the review, more or less. Sirius B/Lemuria is so much better but this album is really well performed, and contains so many awesome instrumental treats. Absolutely a eight and again - the performance is awesome. I just hope Christopher will be more invovled in the next release now that Levén is gone and I also hope for a new orchestra.
This is just a perfect way to take a new turn with your band but still not disapoint yours truly that much. |
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Written by Spyroid on 22.01.2008 at 00:19
I agree with most of the comments and also with the review, more or less. Sirius B/Lemuria is so much better but this album is really well performed, and contains so many awesome instrumental treats. Absolutely a eight and again - the performance is awesome. I just hope Christopher will be more invovled in the next release now that Levén is gone and I also hope for a new orchestra.
This is just a perfect way to take a new turn with your band but still not disapoint yours truly that much.
I wouldn't say Sirius B/Lemuris is better, it's just different... I wasn't dissaspointed at all. |
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| Seems like Gothic Kabbalah finally grew on me. The second CD is definitly better I agree there. |
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Militaru - 13.02.2008 at 00:50
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| Best of Therion!!! ... yeah!!! |
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brilliant album, actually it's the first album from Therion that I really like. few weeks ago I was used to tell everyone that I don't like Therion at all, but then I got "Gothic Kabbalah" and my thoughts changed. now I'm looking forward to get other Therion's albums, because they're really great!
I would like to say that both parts of this album are good and I can't decide which I like better, but I've noticed that about half of the songs are VERY catchy (to me). |
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Best songs of Therion  |
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Adanedhel Noir - 25.11.2008 at 00:39
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Unbelievably awesome album! Metal with quality that blows you off! All songs are great, not a note is a filler.
I bow to the masterminds of music that met together under the name of Therion that period... |
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Written by Guest on 25.11.2008 at 00:39
Unbelievably awesome album! Metal with quality that blows you off! All songs are great, not a note is a filler.
I bow to the masterminds of music that met together under the name of Therion that period...
Hmmm... I love metal that blows you off. 
This album is definitely growing on me more recently, at first nothing really stuck out for me but now I'm starting to enjoy it. |
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| Unbelievably awesome album! |
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| Amazing album.. Of of the best i've ever heard. The disc 2 is a little worse than the 1.. ''Son of the staves on time'' is epic! |
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Prisoner - 11.07.2009 at 17:06
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| Wonderful, I agree w/ the above CM as well. Son Of Staves Of Time Is Fvcking Awesomem/ |
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| Certainly not Therion's best, but still really complex. Definitely an worthy experience. My personal hope... the next album will continue the Adulruna Rediviva style... Awesome song! |
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| Very very very very good. |
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| Great album. "The Perennial Sophia", "Son of the Staves...", "Der Mitternachtslöwe", and "The Wand of Abaris" are my favorite tracks. |
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Written by Rogue Element on 04.09.2010 at 19:12
Great album. "The Perennial Sophia", "Son of the Staves...", "Der Mitternachtslöwe", and "The Wand of Abaris" are my favorite tracks.
Make it Two!  |
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 Oriax - 10.02.2011 at 09:11
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| God I love this album, its so psychelellic to me and i think its is gonna be a classic in my music library. The best Therion album.;) |
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| After getting into therion by blind buying sirius b/lemuria (And having NO prior knowledge of this band) I bought this album...needless to say I was very dissapointed. Then about 2 years later after many respins it cicked and I realized how awesome this album is. Yeah, its not the Symphonic, pomp and bombastic therion of old, but this album is no less awesome and amazing. Christopher Johnsonn was spot on when he said he was going for a psycadelic 70's vibe. Mats Levin shines on this album too. |
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