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MIRADOR – The Azrael Tale |
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Label: | Rivel Records | |
| Release: | February 7th 2005 | ||
| By: | Dajana | ||
| Rating: | 5/10 | ||
| Time: | 56:29 | ||
| Style: | Heavy / Power Metal | ||
| URL: | Mirador | ||
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Azrael Tale leaves me quite helpless … The band’s
history is strange: founded back in 1991 these Swedish guys now
release their first album. And the music itself doesn’t make
it better for me… What at first appears as the thousandth Scandinavian average power metal release displays charm after several listening sessions. But it cannot hide some major weaknesses which let The Azrael Tale disappear in the endless swamp of average records. Exemplary example for the credits is opener Redemeer that convinces powerful riffs, staccato-like rhythms, heavy minor-led melodies and wonderful layered singing. There are mighty choirs and soundscapes of classic instruments. Against it you can found kitschy keyboard parts and playful solos. Unfortunately this is the only track that shows such a wide range of variety. Everything else that follows sinks into heavy, slow and epic melodies without power and expressiveness (except the singing). Just now and then the strength from the opener is shining through (Perfect Plan, Thief). The Azrael Tale is not melancholy enough to get used for cuddly or lonely hours, and it has not enough punch and power for anything else. It’s pity. |
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