Algaion
Vox Clamentis
[Wounded Love]


Okay.. first it should be stated (as you will see in future reviews) I am most definitely NOT a supporter of Swedish black metal... for the most part, I REALLY think the swedish scene is the most pathetic scene ever.. each band trying its hardest to sound exactly like Dissection or Marduk/Dark Funeral... terrible really (especially since I do not like any of those 3 bands.. with the exception of Nightwing by Marduk)... And while Algaion do little to change my opinion of Swedish black metal, this mCD is definitely worthy of purchase.. They are (yet another) melodic black metal band, but they do not play in the dissection style.. instead using more chord progressions instead of harmonies and what not (don't really know guitar terms..).. The guitars here are played nicely, always having a melodic sound, and do somewhat have an original sound to them... kind of similar to Swedish band Dawn (a band which I actually like.. a lot).. the bass is hardly ever heard.. which I always think is stupid.. the drumming is top notch (this country does produce top notch drummers.. just no originality whatsoever) and never misses a beat.. the vocals are what makes the cd stand out, some will like this style a lot, and some will straight up hate it.. but no one can deny its a very original style of vocals (although still having a black shriek sound to it)... and yes, this mCD does really nothing too original, and can get boring, it can also be a very good listen when you feel like hearing something melodic without all the bore (the 19 minute run time doesn't hurt either)...

Appeal: Fans of Swedish Melodic Black Metal


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