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THE REVIEW
Returning after two years since the excellent "Dieversity," the Finnish dark-metallers attempt to replicate its success and potentially achieve definitive consecration as a leading band in the crowded continental metal scene. A work with ambitious credentials, this "Fatal Design" marks a turning point in the sound of the sextet by amplifying the electronic components and hard-rock/classic-metal riffs already present in massive doses in the previous effort. In fact, while remaining faithful to the patterns that launched them, Entwine intensifies the sounds, the riffing becomes significantly tighter, and rhythmic accelerations find more space compared to the past.
Aided by stellar production, the album in question turns out to be very varied, presenting changing soundscapes, ranging from energetic hard-rock derived patterns to agile refrains with reminiscences of Sentenced's "Frozen" period, to riffs on the edge of industrial-noise skillfully supported by futuristic keys.
Ten energetic tracks where tearful romanticism and metallic urgency walk hand in hand, without any drop in tone, capable of moving the listener by maintaining a very high "pace" and flaunting vocal-instrumental expertise of absolute regard. The opening, entrusted to the title track, reveals a Mika Tauriainen in dazzling form, unstoppable in the chorus and delicate in the introductory verse while the axemen support him with a guitar-crunch of considerable impact. "Chameleon Halo" presents itself with a thrash-industrial riffing (!) to free itself in a refrain that takes us back to the sugary past of "Gone," all enriched by pulsating bass lines and keyboard modernism.
Another highlight is embodied in the anthem of "Surrender," where Mika delights us with a breathtaking vocal performance while the guitars, close to the In Flames of "Colony," duet with a fast and precise drumming. The Swedes are indeed felt in the excellent opening riff of "Twisted" which then continues bright and melodic until merging into a "screamed" interlude of clear industrial origin. An intense finale dominated by the swirling twin guitars of the Mikkola/Kähkönen duo. In "Insomniac," the experimental soul explodes, dragging us in a succession of groove-rock styled modern guitarisms and vocals that are sometimes seductive, sometimes emotional and tormented. The granitic riffs unleash an effective solo and the concluding refrain takes us to uncharted territories for the Lahti combo. The conclusion relies on the quasi-radio hit "Break Me," a classy mid-tempo amid dreamy keys and a talented vocal consistently supported by excellent riffing, before launching into the last melancholy ride of "Curtained Life." Slow, with warm and velvety vocal harmonies, it leads us by hand towards deep choruses aided by enveloping and never predictable ivory keys.
In conclusion, "Fatal Design" proves to be a work filled with talent and achieved compositional maturity, likely consecration of a band skilled in evolving yet honest in not overturning the characteristics that have ignited its fans in previous works. Applause and hand claps.
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Entwine's Fatal Design marks a significant step forward from their previous album, deepening their sound with enhanced electronic elements and tighter riffs. The album showcases a mix of hard rock, industrial influences, and melodic metal, featuring impressive vocal and instrumental performances. Highlights include energetic tracks like "Fatal Design," "Surrender," and "Insomniac." Produced with stellar quality, the album demonstrates the band's evolving maturity while staying true to their roots.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
09 Break Me (04:47)
You rape me with your lies
You hurt me deep inside
Some might say I'm not the fortunate one
You love too break me down
But I'll stay too hear you out
Some might say that I'm the fallen one
Lead me out from the dark
and kill my pain
Bring it on
Tear me down
May the world go round and round
At the end of desire
your world falls down and dies
Bring it on
How could you let me down
And blame me for what you've done
After all I think you're the fallen one
Fleeting touch in the dark
Cause my pain
Bring it on
Tear me down
May the world go round and round
At the end of desire
your world falls down and dies
Bring it on
Bring it on
I gotta sell my Soul
You reap me with your lies
It hurt's me deep inside
Some might say I'm not the fortunate one
You love too bring me down
But I'll stay too hear you out
Some might say that I'm the fallen one
Free me now
Crawling on my soul
Bring it on
Tear me down
May the world go round and round
At the end of desire
your world falls down and dies
Bring it on
Bring it on
May the world go round and round (and round)
The world go round and round (and round)
The world go round and round (and round)
The world go round and round
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Entwine
Entwine is a Finnish gothic metal band formed in 1995. Their 1999 debut The Treasures Within Hearts featured Panu Willman on vocals; later releases feature Mika Tauriainen and show a move toward tighter riffing and electronic elements.02 Reviews
