Analgesia - Saint Dreamers ~ Album review

Analgesia, a symphonic metal band that raised "from the ashes of Morocco" , formed by 5 members : Youssra Atmen (Lead Vocals), Ahmed Zine (Guitars, Songwriter) , Hassan Bourih (Synthesizers), Mounir Houaoura (Bass Guitar, Violin) and Samir Houaoura (Drums ).
 After their 3rd album "Beyond Illusion" which is full of messages and some revolting expressions and which I call the awakening album, they're back with their 4th full length album "Saint dreamers" that holds 10 tracks + a cover.

The album is kinda a sequel to the previous one; there is of course some difference in terms of music as the band's philosophy has always been "explore and never repeat" but they maintained their originality and simplicity.

Many different kinds were played on this album like progressive symphonic, power, doom, atmospheric, gothic, folk, hard rock... What shows the different colors, topics and moods in it!

Starting by "wellhord" which is my favorite. Noticeable synths & orchestrations to express the lyrics, which are about the media and how it slaved our mental and killed the creative side of human. The second song, "Story end"  is the most "power" song in the album, a powerful orchestral intro , fast drum beats & some grunt to add more colors to the song. The lyrics are a 17th century operetta; the 3rd song "Deliver me" is a dramatic and atmospheric song full of sensations just before moving to the folkloric side of the band with "Fallen beauty". The African soul is obvious in this song showing how the band can easily move from kind to kind and theme to theme without exceeding their originality; The 5th song of the album is "Still in my mind" A dramatic modern rock song that deals with the loss of a parent; A relaxing moment with the instrumental remake of " Men on the earth", followed by "Tell me" a mix of gothic , doom and some jazz. The incredible voice of yousra revived it. Simple song, but magical! "Motherland" is a letter in its literary form as the band described it, a melancholic atmosphere carrying a meaningful message; here again we find some happiness with "Tonight" just after we find the cover of "One" by Metallica. I admit that this song has never been that atmospheric and sensual. Then comes the last song  "Heroes and poets",a theatrical atmosphere , magical in which you conclude your journey carrying with you some very beautiful melodies, a lot of hope and emotions.


ANALGESIA remind of NIGHTWISH in some ways, although they're unique enough to don't be compared...So if you're a fan of OLD Nightwish, this album is yours!

To get a Free and legal download link, Send a mail to the band here: analgesia.contact@gmail.com

                                    Rating : 8/10

Vesperia - An Olden Tale~ Album review

This time, we're going to talk about some folk!
A band that knows what is really "FOLK METAL" ! It was formed by 4 talented and experienced men: Morgan Rider: (Vocals, Bass); Casey Elliott (Guitar); Frankie Caracci (Guitar) and last but not least Cory Hofing (Drums) in 2005. After their full-length album "Vinland" in 2011, they unleashed a new album entitled "AN OLDEN TALE".
It's VESPERIA an Epic Viking Metal band From Vinland... I mean Canada!

Starting with the title "AN OLDEN TALE", It's an intelligent title I would say! A title that attracts auditors, make them wonder about the album, without giving any sign about the tales told! It was the first thing that made me want to forthwith start listening to the album! It's a kind of suspense for tales lovers ;)

The album contains 9 songs (including the outro & a cover) that might please different tastes with its epic lead guitar and solos & amazing riffs accompanied with some symphonic and orchestral elements and folk and Celtic melodies! All that blend together to create an atmospheric and epic music that makes you feel and live every story and situation!
So as I said it might satisfies melodic death metal fans as well as folk or symphonic metal fans!
For the vocals, they used different types, melodic and brutal death metal vocals , clean vocals and of course some choir to express the sequence of events as the album talks about some  old battle and heroic tales to feel the depth of these lyrics!

In general An Olden Tale is a good album, we can obviously notice the band improving from a release to another and yeah, I know they won't stop enhancing their skills and that what makes me sure that the next release will be even better!

Anyway , if you're in the mood for some folk metal, and ready to travel over the centuries, then this band is for you and it's time to check "An Olden Tale"!!!

Check out the band here


                                    Rating : 8/10