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Rating: Just to continue on the classic/metal and various mix theme, I am about to review the album in question.
I think you already know who Apocalyptica are, as a review here on the legendary De-Baser already talks about them, and they are no longer unknown (at least in certain circles). This is the following chapter to the Finns' "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos,” which is essentially the same idea, namely covering famous metal pieces by arranging them exclusively with the help of their instrument: the cello. This time, however, we find not only Metallica covered but also Pantera, Sepultura, and Fear Factory. It's clear that such an album arouses great curiosity in the sector, and especially if you are fans of the bands in question, you will not be disappointed by the contents. A beautiful album, even though the beauty, in my opinion, should be divided as 80% attributed to the compositions (and we know who the authors are) and 20% attributed to the performers. Was I right? I believe so. Because beyond the sound experimentation and the ability to go beyond the usual rigid schemes imposed by instrumental technique, the beauty of the album is directly proportional to the beauty of the compositions present therein. Excellent choice of songs to cover, the right mix of heavy ("Refuse/Resist,” "Domination,” "Inquisition Symphony"...) and melody ("Fade To Black,” "One,” "Nothing Else Matters"). These latter ones in particular turned out to be truly moving as the melody originally present stands out superbly with the cello execution. The heavy pieces are still excellently played and in some cases, like "Refuse/Resist,” they sound heavy (almost) like the original, and it's amazing how Apocalyptica have committed to reproducing any sound originally present in the song arrangements. The title of the album, obviously, I hope it goes without saying, takes its name from the legendary song on Sepultura's album "Schizophrenia” (reviewed by me here on De-Baser). The album's artwork is also beautiful, creating the right visual atmosphere to accompany the listening, I particularly like the skull disguised as a cello (or is it a cello disguised as a skull?!... I'm still in doubt).
I rated the album 5, but they are covers so my score would actually be 4.5 because they still deserve a lot. Metal and/or experimentation lovers? You will be satisfied with the listening. Moving.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
02 From Out of Nowhere (03:10)
Tossed into my mind, stirring the calm
You splash me with beauty and pull me down
`Cause you come from out of nowhere
My glance turns to a stare
Obsession rules me - I'm yours from the start
I know you see me - Our eyes interlock
`Cause you come from out of nowhere
My glance turns to a stare
One minute here and one minute there
Don't know if I'll laugh or cry
One minute here and one minute there
And then you wave good-bye...
Sifting to the bottom, every day for two
All energy funnels, all becomes you
`Cause you come from out of nowhere
My glance turns to a stare
One minute here and one minute there
Don't know if I'll laugh or cry
One minute here and one minute there
And thats all inside
One minute here and one minute there
And then you wave good-bye...
03 For Whom the Bell Tolls (03:11)
Make his fight on the hill in the early day
Constant chill deep inside
Shouting gun, on they run through the endless grey
On the fight, for they are right, yes, by who's to say?
For a hill men would kill, why? They do not know
Stiffened wounds test there their pride
Men of five, still alive through the raging glow
Gone insane from the pain that they surely know
chorus:
For whom the bell tolls
Time marches on
For whom the bell tolls
Take a look to the sky just before you die
It is the last time you will
Blackened roar massive roar fills the crumbling sky
Shattered goal fills his soul with a ruthless cry
Stranger now, are his eyes, to this mystery
He hears the silence so loud
Crack of dawn, all is gone except the will to be
Now the will see what will be, blinded eyes to see
[chorus]
08 Fade to Black (05:00)
Life it seems, will fade away
Drifting further every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free
Things are not what they used to be
Missing one inside of me
Deathly lost, this cant be real
Cannot stand this hell I feel
Emptiness is filling me
To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me, but now hes gone
No one but me can save myself, but its too late
Now I cant think, think why I should even try
Yesterday seems as though it never existed
Death greets me warm, now I will just say good-bye
11 One (05:44)
I can't remember anything
Can't tell if this is true or dream
Deep down inside I feel to scream
This terrible silence stops in me
Now that the war is through with me
I'm waking up, I cannot see
That there is not much left of me
Nothing is real but pain now
Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me
Back in the womb it's much too real
In pumps life that I must feel
But can't look forward to reveal
Look to the time when I'll live
Fed through the tube that sticks in me
Just like a wartime novelty
Tied to machines that make me be
Cut this life off from me
Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me
Now the world is gone I'm just one
Oh God, help me hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, help me
Darkness imprison me
All that I see
Absolute horror
I cannot live
I cannot die
Trapped in myself
Body my holding cell
Landmine Has taken my sight
Taken my speech
Taken my hearing
Taken my arms
Taken my legs
Taken my soul
Left me with life in hell
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