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Rating: I don't know what they did before and/or after this (what I consider fantastic) album from 2005. I say this because I've heard people say Apocalyptica "stinks" of commercialism, but since I haven't followed the band's evolution, I don't have a reference point. The Finnish band Apocalyptica are geniuses, and as such, they attempted (and succeeded) in producing a very unique work. Yes, because it's a great idea to combine noble and refined musical instruments like the violins and violas with the ruthless extreme sounds of metal.
Based on the average opinion of people, it seems the album wasn't very well-received, and honestly, I don't understand why. While it is true that metal is a hard, raw genre full of adrenaline-filled energy, and this type of gothic seems more like a soundtrack for a dramatic film, I personally think this is the beauty of it, or rather, its uniqueness. The heavy guitars and typical metal drums are present, but they don't create the usual dark atmospheres or the typical (though fascinating) technical plays; because thanks to the rough and special, yet wonderful, sounds of "high-class" instruments, melodies emerge which, in my opinion, represent the ultimate conception of gothic: love, frustration, depression, etc, etc.
There's not much voice; it's a mostly instrumental band (at least regarding this album). I particularly recommend listening to "Quutamo" (my favorite), a slow, calm, and sad song where, in fact, the devil's instrument (the violin) makes it so valuable. Gothic metal enthusiasts will love them. I've tried the CD in the car, and I must say it truly sets the atmosphere for my thoughts. A must-have.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Life Burns! (03:06)
We break our enemies with fear, and
We've seen how the tears come around
We've built our confidence on wasteland
We've seen how the walls come down
Life burns!
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
Life burns!
We have no sympathy for the lost souls
We've chosen the path of disgrace
We give this life to our children
And teach them to hate this place
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil (5 x)
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last (2 x)
Life burns! (3 x)
03 Distraction (03:56)
Biri biri biriri
biriri
Biri biri biriri
biriri
Biri biri biriri
biriri
Biri biri biriri
biriri
04 Bittersweet (04:26)
''Ville'':
I'm giving up the ghost of love
And a shadow is cast on devotion
''Lauri'':
She is the one that I adore
Queen of my silent suffocation
''Ville & Lauri'':
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
''Lauri'':
I won't give up I'm possessed by her
''Ville'':
I'm bearing a cross;she's turned into my curse
''Ville & Lauri'':
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
''Lauri'':
I want you
''Ville'':
Oh how I wanted you
''Lauri'':
And I need you
''Ville'':
Oh how I needed you
''Ville & Lauri'':
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
13 How Far (03:28)
My life is a circle
No beginning and no end
It's always repeating
A trail I deffend
A misunderstanding
That can't be erased like a file
I've got all I wanted
But still I'm not satisfied
How far will I go to and search my respect and my pride
How long will I lie to myself about the privilege of my life
That turns around
'Till I Die
And take the dark
With me
Why am I sad when I have more that I ever had?
My life is too stable
I get no air
My jail is my skin
I'm false like a fable
That is being praised
For it's sin
Once I am trying to follow the light then
The bitch grips my feet
Pulls me down, underneath
How far will I go to and search my respect and my pride
How long will I lie to myself about the privilege of my life
That turns around
'Till I Die
And take the dark
With me
14 Wie weit (03:29)
Mein leben dreht sich
So monoton und still
Und zeichnet dabei einen Kreis
Kreis der Ewigkeit
Ich kann dem Gefühl nicht entgehen
Ich sei ein dauerhafter Gast
Das Gold dieser Welt
Ist nichts wert
Verbrennt meine Haut
''Chorus:''
Wie weit muss ich gehen
Um zu sehen
Dass die Nacht ein Wnde sucht
Wie viel muss ich geben
Um zu fühlen?
Bin ich denn verflucht?
Will ich's wagen
Ist es gut
Oder bin ich doch verflucht?
Mein Leben einsam
Ich bin zu schwach, um aufzustehen
Gestreckt auf dem Boden, wie gelähmt
Der Himmel ist zu schwer
Meine eigenen Regeln sind mein Feind
Wie die Trägheit in mir
Und etwas zu ändern ist so schwer
Ein Krieg den ich verlier'
''Chorus''
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