Live they have convinced me

Delain have indeed actually already released several CDs. Actually I have not had much of yours until I was allowed to experience it on the Within Temptation concert in Erfurt live as the opening act. I had heard purely times shortly before Amazon in some of your songs, but was not immediately packed, so I did the album also not bought. In retrospect, it made me angry. The band live is a blast! Unfortunately, I am me not so sure what songs they played on this CD (I also did not know the songs). I mean, it was My Masquerade, Stardust and Army of Dolls (possibly even Your Body is a Battleground). In addition to Go Away and We Are The Others songs came really over very well, even though the stage was relatively small.

So, now but the CD. As can be imagined before, I am a big fan of Within Temptation. Delain goes in the same direction, but it is still different. Although Delain is usually described as a symphonic metal band, I find are sure to hear relatively little classical instruments. There are heavier guitars.

The first four songs are simultaneously my favorite songs. Especially in Here Come the Vultures I like the quiet entry and how the song then explodes after a good half minute. A great interplay of high, low and Charlotte's voice.
Stylistically, I find My Body is a Battleground (apart from the male vocals) and My Masquerade quite similar (but I did well like). Stardust is a catchy tune. Not quite as hard and a little lighter fare, but very good.

What also is worth mentioning yet that at Sing To Me Marco Nightwish occurs as a guest musician. Even though I really like his voice in general, the song can not convince 100%, which does not mean that it is bad me.

Now comes my only gripe: The songs are all very nice, but there are no major differences. Therefore, I recommend in any case to buy the version with bonus CD (if there ever is another). With Scarlett you get a beautiful ballad and Do not Let Go combines metal with dance elements, but what fits here very well and simply offers a little variety. The live versions (especially of Go Away) are super.

I would particularly like to emphasize also the excellent songwriting! Seems a special talent of Westerholt to be.

Conclusion: A little more variety would have been nice. On the other hand, if something is good, then why even big a difference? In addition, a great harmony between songs is given. The Human Contradiction you want to hear no more out of his hand, and thus is the goal achieved for me a few times: So 5 star!
Playing tips:
Here Come The Vultures
My Masquerade
Stardust
[Go Away (live)]