Virgin Black - Mezzo Forte Requiem CD
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Virgin Black - Mezzo Forte Requiem CD
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Virgin Black's fourth album takes the long established sound of Virgin Black, but instead of being the same record all over again adds a few new, but great twists. Firstly, the long keyboard sections that dominated the tracks of their previous albums have been eschewed in favour of full blown classical arrangements making this very much a classical music album as well as a great doom metal album. The transitions between the metal arrangements and the classical music arrangements flow very well and sound and feel very natural. Secondly, Requiem - Mezzo Forte isn’t just an album, but is the second instalment of the Requiem trilogy.
This album bursts to the brim with some great musicianship, first off, the guitars are very skilful and don’t overpower the vocals. On the track …And I am suffering, they are sorrowful and capture the sound of doom metal well. Bass is great as the music retains the right heaviness. Rowan London’s vocals are as usual up to scratch , and there are female vocals in this aplenty too. Virgin Black have also really thought outside the box , with the addition of a death choir. For me, the drumming is a special highlight in this album. Whilst not being too technical, I find that very often they have gripped me because they sound so wonderful, particularly on the track Domine. Virgin Black are a band that won't be pidgeonholed, and with each new release constantly evolve. Overall this album flows much better than the previous albums, highly recommended for fans of melodic doom metal and even fans of classical music! -Metal Archives
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End Records 2007. 655436008125. Sealed
