 Bas - 15.02.2008 at 19:15
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what do you think of this album as compared to spirit? most of everything you wrote in this review applies to the first album as well, are they very simialar then?
(good review btw, gives me a pretty clear picture of the sound) |
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Written by Bas on 15.02.2008 at 19:15
what do you think of this album as compared to spirit? most of everything you wrote in this review applies to the first album as well, are they very simialar then?
I'd say they are too similar. In spite of the huge stylistic leap the band made from Ven to Spirit, it hasn't really developed since then. It sounds less like Dark Tranquillity and more like In Flames if you ask me, and I haven't really learned to appreciate the individual songs as much as I learned to appreciate "Your Gaulish War", "Of Fire, Wind & Wisdom", "Siraxta" and "Tegernako"... yet. Might still come, but all in all Slania sounds a lot less refreshing as Spirit did. Very good album nonetheless. And awesome review, summed it all up very nicely and matches pretty much with my own impression. |
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aljazek - 15.02.2008 at 20:52
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| My fave is absolutely "Slania's song" |
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 Talvi - 15.02.2008 at 23:09
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Written by Bas on 15.02.2008 at 19:15
what do you think of this album as compared to spirit? most of everything you wrote in this review applies to the first album as well, are they very simialar then?
(good review btw, gives me a pretty clear picture of the sound)
In my opinion, the band is much more predictable, and probably, yes, more Gothenburg with the structure of the song. But I like the folk 'solos' or 'breaks' a lot more than in Spirit. But if you liked Spirit, you will probably like Slania. |
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| This has been on my wishlist for a few weeks now, I love what Ive heard on the myspace, but I agree with the review aswell, the guitars can be pretty bland at times. Alot of folk metal bands cover up boring guitar work with layers of synth or folk instruments, there needs to be a balance, Eluveitie sometimes suffers from this problem but altogether it still sounds awesome. |
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I more or less agree with Promonex, in my opionion "Slania" is no longer new and fresh compared to "Spirit". But it still stays a good album nonetheless.
BTW: it's Gothenburg vs. Göteborg  |
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Tristaniac - 16.02.2008 at 16:19
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| Eluveitie is the best folk metal band nowadays!! |
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| I have the album but don't have listened to it.. But this give me good view how it gonna sound! I have only heard "Inis Mona" and that was a very catcy song! |
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Blood Work - 17.02.2008 at 15:07
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| Just got the album and have to say, now that I listened to the album I totally agree with the review. True that the band is predictable but what I do not understand is how can this have a Gothenburg structure to it? I think the band failed to bring anything new to this album, however I did like Slanias Song. |
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| Btw, does anyone else think that the beginning of "Slanias Song" sounds like "Where Will You Go" by Evanescence? |
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| I've already downloaded this album, and I'm actually listening to it, its great, I'll have to wait until march to get it. As far as i've heard it's a well structured music, with strong elements of both In flames esque sound and folkish melodies, i don't know if there's another band like this, but I like this a lot. Great review btw. |
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| hm...i´d say "forgettable" - some songs like Inis Mona are great but overall, there are too few "highlights" for me |
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| True, Slania is just a continuation of Spirit, but I still rate it high, excellent folk album, and a nice review. If you liked first, you will like Slania also. |
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| The only impression I got when I listened to this band for the first time was like if Dark Tranquillity did an album with flutes and violins. The song writing is so similar as well as the sound. I can give them another chance. And nice review. |
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Recently I heard this album for the first time and I think it's very good...I totally agree with the rating of this album.
I haven't pay so much attention to this band...but their style did quite good influence on me, for now. |
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| I agree that this album is more MeloDeath than it is Folk Metal...which is exactly why I like it. It's just catchy, great songwritting, with extra instruments. |
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| i love the more melodeath influences, sometimes in the older albums there were songs that were not metal anymore imo. inis mona and slania's song are my favs |
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Duy Hung - 02.03.2008 at 23:49
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Everyone i know is talking about this album  , think i should give it a try though Folk Metal has never been my stuff  |
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| Incredible band, I am so sad now that I skipped them on Graspop in favour of sleeping. Best folk metal band out there now? Gotta get all their albums. Damn, I am moved by how good these guys actually are. |
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| I'm actually enjoying this so far. The songs are catchy as can be, with some good folk sounds. Sometimes the folk instruments are a little over done, but still not bad. |
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| Just got it, I love it! Strangely enough I think my favorite song might be 'Anagantios' |
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| Braveheart has nothing on this band. |
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Written by Passenger on 29.02.2008 at 20:58
I agree that this album is more MeloDeath than it is Folk Metal...which is exactly why I like it. It's just catchy, great songwritting, with extra instruments.
I agree, I think the folkiness sets the tone for the songs, but the guitars and melodeath vocals definitely drive the songs. I might say 8.0 is a little low, I might rate closer to 9. Maybe it's not ground-breakingly new material, but the songs are very well done. |
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| The best folk metal band! |
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| I haven't heard their early albums, but I have to admit that this album is really awesome. It doesn't sound like anything I heard earlier. |
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This album is awesome really...
I love folk breaks and solos in the death metal sound.It s gain to sound more atmospheric balance.
I hope this band wont break their soundway
Damnn I like it. |
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| I think the rating is fair, as after seeing them live at Paganfest, the album sort of let me down a little bit, although I've only listened to it once. I wish it were more folk instead of melodeath, as I don't think the more extreme vocals really fit, but w/e. |
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 Elio - 28.08.2008 at 22:48
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| IMO this is a very good album. I love so much the folk elements with Gothenburg vocals! |
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| this is is just a gothenburg album with folk instruments first album is the best for me |
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| Killer album, far better than what i thought it was gonna be seeing as folk albums take a bit of time to click with me. |
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| Very good stuff! I like both gothenburg and folk metal so this piece is very remarkable and kinda unique with its celtic sound... I'll buy it! |
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I agree with the note... it's a great album  |
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Id say about 8/10 too... accurate review. Fun album i put it on at work a lot.
I haven't heard tell of a better Göteborg style album released this year. |
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| Not a bad Album but kind of reminded me of Spirit, alot of songs which are semi forgettable with two songs (Slania's Song and Calling the Rain) being the highlights. I'm actually listening to Spirit right now and I must say I REALLY miss the over riding folk elements of it. Still pretty good and listenable, if not very memorable. 7/10 |
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| Doubtless , the best 2008 folk album .This album is awesome and my favorite of folk metal !!! |
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Written by Samael on 18.02.2008 at 16:43
The only impression I got when I listened to this band for the first time was like if Dark Tranquillity did an album with flutes and violins. The song writing is so similar as well as the sound. I can give them another chance. And nice review.
Exactly my thoughts. I honestly think this album is very overrated. Despite having a few good folk tracks, a fair bit of it is mostly standard, recycled Gothenburg/melo-death. And I thought Spirit was a pretty good album, so it disappoints me that Slania turned out to be so poor. |
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I feel bad that i had this album in my collection for many months and the 1st time i listened to it didnt really catch my eye and i was so into others bands that just ignored this one.
Out of nowhere i just gave other change to this album and im feeling good about it now lol.
I had a rate of 6 on it, just rased to a very deserved 8. |
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| In my opinion is Slania far better than Spirit, very, VERY awesome album, it is. Rating 8.0 is underrated, 9.2 it´s my. |
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I recently found out about music of this awesome band, and, yes, they are definitely the best folk metal ones!
Since I like negatively skewed distributions, I give them 10 for Slania  ! |
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| One of the best albums ever, and Grey Sublime Archon is probably one of the best songs ever as well |
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