Track-by-track preview of WLB
THE SONGS:
Anteroom Of Death (w/ Van Canto): ‘It gets very loud very suddenly’, we were warned. And boy does it do just that. After a deafening silence you get an explosion of guitars whose shockwaves alone will send you into orbit. After that nerve-wracking opening, the song settles into a quiet verse-heavy chorus pattern, and every time the song gets heavy the pace of the riffing goes up a few notches. The whole song has a very vaudevillian feel to it, especially with Van Canto’s amazing a capella. Already, we have a winner.
In For A Kill: This is Tarja’s reimagining of the James Bond theme! Immediately engaging, the chug-chug riffing and spy-thriller tone make for a thoroughly enjoyable listen. It’s not quite in the same league as ‘Until My Last Breath’, but is very headbangable and will definitely get the adrenaline pumping. There’s even a symphonic string section after the second chorus that gives the whole song an epic feel.
Underneath: The second ballad on ‘What Lies Beneath’, Tarja once again takes centre-stage with her excellent vocal range. ‘You cannot take away what’s underneath’, she croons over a piano riff. The whole track is a bit of a downer though, because it kills all the momentum that ‘In For A Kill’ had just built up. Aside from that, it’s a great song.
Little Lies: Although not 100 per cent sure, we reckon this one has been tuned down to D, because it sure feels heavier than anything we’ve heard so far. The riff here, undoubtedly, is the star of the show. More thrash metal than anything else, it’s a great heavy song that also stays melodic and accessible. The bass, too, sounds spectacular here. Another song to hear over and over again.
Rivers Of Lust: Another ballad? Seriously? Aside from being a vehicle for Tarja’s voice, there isn’t much happening here. A quiet drumbeat plays at the back with a symphonic bass and horn section giving it a majestic feel. Ho-hum.
Dark Star (w/ Phil Labonte): Now this is what we need more of! An awesome cello riff breaks into equally pulsating chugging guitars. The whole song has a fist-pumping, balls-to-the-wall feel. Phil Labonte backs Tarja for the most part but has a few awesome screams and solo bits. The whole song is very rock n’ roll and strikes a great balance between the three world of heavy rock, classical music and memorable, hummable tunes.
The Archive Of Lost Dreams: You’ve probably guessed from the name of the song that it’s another ballad. Enough said.
Crimson Deep (W/ Will Calhoun): When you have a Grammy-award winning drummer guesting on your song, it’s no surprise the drum work is absolutely on the money. What is surprising is the acoustic section that comes in two-thirds of the way through the song, not least because it is preceded by a slow-paced bruiser of a guitar riff up until then. It’s a kooky left turn but thoroughly enjoyable and will definitely get a few fists pumping.
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