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THE REVIEW
Those who have heard the first albums of Nightwish will have noticed that their vocalist Tarja Turunen has an unmistakably powerful voice.
The latest one, however, disappointed me. It seems that Tarja whispers. With a lot of sensuality and professionalism... but whispering.
I must say that even their early works had nothing special in terms of music: the usual sounds of classic Finnish metal. Nothing special.
The only thing that cheered was the truly strong female voice. The interpretation of The Phantom of the Opera compared to the original sounds like the pre-mortal cry of a cat on Frankenstein's operating table.
We can only hope that the guys, and especially the girl, improve. Otherwise, there's no way I'm buying the next CD!!!
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The reviewer expresses disappointment with Nightwish's Century Child album, particularly criticizing Tarja Turunen's softer, whispering vocal approach. The music is described as typical Finnish metal without freshness. The reviewer hopes for improvement in future releases and indicates reluctance to purchase the next album.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Nightwish
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band formed in 1996 by Tuomas Holopainen. The group is known for combining metal instrumentation with orchestral arrangements; early and highly praised releases include Oceanborn, Wishmaster, Century Child and Once. The band underwent a high-profile vocalist change (Tarja Turunen replaced by Anette Olzon) that is frequently discussed in reviews.31 Reviews
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