DELAIN – Interlude
Label: Napalm Records
Release Date: May 3, 2013
Rating: 9/10
Reviewed by: ToddStar
I love symphonic metal. There is something about the metal guitars, fierce drums and bass, keyboards, and a larger than life symphonic voice coming together that I enjoy listening to. Delain does this as well, if not better, than anybody else out there today. Their latest release has some new songs and covers, along with a couple re-recorded/re-mixed tracks and a handful of live tracks. “Breathe On Me” is the first new track and it has all the elements of a great Delain track, but the best part of this track is the fierce bass line. This brings the band into a new class in my mind. The vocals are exactly what fans of the band expect and more. “Collars And Suits” has a familiar key board intro from many other Delain tracks, but soon morphs into another great track. The drums get a little room to shine with pounding rhythm and some cool fills. The use of piano to transition between the verse and chorus is a nice touch. “Are You Done With Me” is a new single mix that cleans up a little of the production, but not to the point of changing the basics of the track or turning the somg into something it isn’t. This song still has as strong a vocal as the original. “Such A Shame” is a cover of the Talk Talk track. I am not familiar with the original, but it seems to fit within the range of what Delain does best. The vocals are mixed a little with effects, but coem off well, especially when coupled against piano and keyboard. “Cordell” is a great acoustic take on the Cranberries song. This song allows the vocals to flow nicely overtop a beautifully played guitar piece. The rest of the band joins in, but this piece adds another dimension to what the band has done thus far. “Smalltown Boy” is a cool metal twist on the Bronski Beat tune. This is a lot less pop, a lot more metal, and just as keyboard driven. This song allows the vocals to explore a little while the drums, bass, and guitars have some fun with. “We Are The Others” is remixed here to have a more ballad feel. The vocals haven’t changed much and definitely hold their own against a beautiful piano accompniament. The live tracks presented are: “Mother Machine,” “Get The Devil Out Of Me,” “Milk And Honey,” “Invidia,” “Electricity,” and “Not Enough.”
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