Swallow The Sun - Emerald Forest and the Blackbird (#7563)

metalgod · **Joined:** Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:50 am **Posts:** 5515

You're welcome to comment on:

Quote:

Swallow The Sun - Emerald Forest and the Blackbird
Doom Metal with Death Influences
Quoted: 73 / 100

Click here to see the review.

bloodpet64 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:03 pm

73? are you kidding me? yeah they changed style and what not but for what it is. its really good. I mean i do miss the heavyness in the band. i say this deserves something like 85-90.

belowthelights · **Joined:** Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:10 pm **Posts:** 780

The vocals kill it for me.

grandbazaar · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:02 am

Really anxious to get my hands on this album.
I love pretty much everything they ever released and I thought their previous release New Moon was Terrific. Come on amazon, please make good and deliver this damn thing soon!

Pillars of Geph · **Joined:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:48 am **Posts:** 670

Sounds a lot like latter era My dying bride.. It isn't my thing but it would be a great tool to introduce others to superior bands like Empyrium.

The Magician · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:56 pm

I so completely connect to this bands music. Cannot listen to their albums several times in a row either..the misery gets to you

Thomas · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:25 pm

Love New Moon. Will I like this?

khelek@metalreviews.com · **Joined:** Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:02 pm **Posts:** 214

Thomas wrote:

Love New Moon. Will I like this?

It depends on what you loved about New Moon. This album is definitely less heavy. Also, for anyone who wants to listen to it before/instead of buying it:
Here

voxmonster · **Joined:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:41 am **Posts:** 204

I think this album is great. It is a breath of fresh air in this genre alot like the new My Dying Bride EP showing a band that has evolved, but stayed true to form. I can understand the boring comment only because you need to listen to this when you have time to relax and really appreciate it. Give this album that chance and you will be very impressed. Have a dram of scotch, build a fire, and listen to the whole thing outdoors. That is what I did Sunday night in my back yard. I give this album an 85. This band has moments that could be compared to My Dying Bride, Katatonia, Opeth, Blazing Eternity, and October Tide, but still manages to be completely it's own. I saw them live this last year and they were amazing!

{Also listen to the newest My Dying Bride "The Barghest O' Whitby" it's one of my favorites this year. It reminds me of an Edgar Allen Poe story. It's gloomy, foreboding, and captivating.}

Hate Lead the Way is easily the catchiest song, but after many spins I find myself loving every moment of this new Swallow the Sun album. It takes you somewhere. Powerful, Mystical, Dark, and Enchanting. Imagine being trapped in a cave but the sun shines through an opening a few hours a day. Just enough to give you hope and the will to carry on.

The Magician · **Posted:** Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:22 pm

Damn! You´re right they´ve lost something. I found myself bored with this also too many times. Their other albums are killer but I think this is way below

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Pillars of Geph wrote:

Sounds a lot like latter era My dying bride.. It isn't my thing but it would be a great tool to introduce others to superior bands like Empyrium.

Oh, fuck that avatar.

Anyway, looking forward to this album. Haven't seen a copy around here yet, though.

Pillars of Geph · **Joined:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:48 am **Posts:** 670

Masshole McDinglenuts wrote:

Pillars of Geph wrote:

Sounds a lot like latter era My dying bride.. It isn't my thing but it would be a great tool to introduce others to superior bands like Empyrium.

Oh, fuck that avatar.

Anyway, looking forward to this album. Haven't seen a copy around here yet, though.

You know you like it :wub:

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Pillars of Geph wrote:

Masshole McDinglenuts wrote:

Pillars of Geph wrote:

Sounds a lot like latter era My dying bride.. It isn't my thing but it would be a great tool to introduce others to superior bands like Empyrium.

Oh, fuck that avatar.

Anyway, looking forward to this album. Haven't seen a copy around here yet, though.

You know you like it :wub:

Is that you? I don't remember you being so douchey. :lol:

Pillars of Geph · **Joined:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:48 am **Posts:** 670

Only Living witness and Hypocrisy, you mean you have good taste?

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

Only Living Witness are dope!

skadiv · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:35 am

The vocals are indeed not their strongest thing...

Metal Reviews

Swallow The Sun - Emerald Forest and the Blackbird (#7563)

Who is online