The new Dargaard reminds me of the last Dark Sanctuary album in many ways. Elisabeth Toriser's vocals are really quite spectacular too (of course most people will remember that name from a certain Abigor album), and they tend to compliment the music PERFECTLY.

'Darkwave' again: brooding melancholic music that sits on the border between ambient and classical music. If the girlfriend doesn't enjoy listening to 'In the Glare of Burning Churches' when spending quality time with you, and you'd rather die then listen to the top 40, then this very well may be the middle road.

I've personally found it to be an excellent companion when attempting to relax, and an equally good one when reading - especially tracks like the opener 'Dark Horizons', and the fantastic 'Temple of the Morning Star'. Deep and powerful music that manages to stir up the proper emotions indeed!

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