From a debut album is expected not perfectly arranged instruments, no mature songwriting and here and there one or the other shortcoming or technical error rule. With such things need not to confront Jari because something does not exist on "Wintersun" simply.
It does not hide that the good has gained experience in the metal business already massively. And what they have learned he is a genius.
Already the opener and by far the shortest song "Beyond the Dark Sun" provides the impetus remains significantly. Straighte riffs, aggressive vocals that sound artificial hateful under any circumstances, and whipping Drums.
An increase in the listener gets offered in the second stroke of genius. "Winter Madness" is much more angry and brutal than its predecessor. The chorus is the song on the crown. What is up there for a voltage and maintain a sensation.
A change of pace brings "Sleeping Stars" with it. A kick on the brakes coming to such a high-speed number always good. The song feels melancholic and wistful without pressing on the tear duct and cause drowsiness.
"Battle Against Time" expresses again neatly on the right pedal and picks up where "Winter Madness" ceased. Jari makes on the piece of really good vocal work because his vocals move in the first third close to perfection. The alternation between verse and chorus is damn good arranged.
Can directly tie the quintet called "Death and the Healing". The rate was slightly curbed and screwed the anthem factor upwards. This song invites, especially in the chorus, to sing along a. Also lyrically the song has depth and thought-provoking. But that should be done after listening to the disc. Because it's hammerhart continue in the program.
"Starchild" holds the Finn now ready for us. My favorite! An incredibly complex title with many facets and numerous rhythm changes. Only the voice of Jari varies on the track as much as other artists do not make it to all albums. And also instrumental everything is offered.
Then send us the Northern Lights on a trip to the Death Metal division. "Beautiful Death" takes us to the death strip. Sawing guitars and brutal screams. Horny point!
The longest number at the end. "Sadness and Hate" is the epic finale. Here, the last 7 titles are again combined and fired at the listener. This song is never boring, despite 10 minutes playing time.
This album is one in absolutely every well-stocked Metal collection. What "Wintersun" serve us here is simply world class. Every song a grenade almost no weaknesses. If the band can maintain this level, we still have a lot of joy to the Finns. Kudos, Jari!
Stay hard - Stay Heavy
