Songs Of The Dusk is not just the new EP From The Finnish masters of melancholy and melodic death metal. It is the continuation of 2023’s brilliant “Anno 1696”, an addendum-like EP that continues the story.
As stated by the band that “Anno 1696” simply had 11 great songs the final three now get their own well-deserved release, and how beautiful they are.
Each track is it own individual highlight, from the acoustics of ‘’ Flowers of the Night’’ to the bombast and double kick fury that is ‘’ Stained in Red’’ a track that must stand as one of their heaviest, most vital moments. It is closer ‘’Song of the Dusk’’ that presents a possible alternate closer to the concept with its elements of clean singing harmonic and melodious guitar parts that elevate it into an instantly memorable highlight.
A rousing soul-stirring moment that is filled with beauty and inherent power coupled with a tinge of hope.
Not just a companion piece but a continuation of Insomnium’s evolution and for those who want more of a fantastic record, this delivers on every level. Full of the band’s trademark incredible guitar work and excitement with each track.
Insomnium defy simple genre tags by letting the music and emotion take the listener through a heavy, enlightening journey that makes them peerless. Highly recommended
Songs Of The Dusk is not just the new EP From The Finnish masters of melancholy and melodic death metal. It is the continuation of 2023’s brilliant “Anno 1696” an addendum-like EP that continues the story.
As stated by the band that “Anno 1696” simply had 11 great songs, the final three now get their own well-deserved release, and how beautiful they are. Each track is it own individual highlight, from the acoustics of ‘’ Flowers of the Night’’ to the bombast and double kick fury that is ‘’ Stained in Red’’ a track that must stand as one of their heaviest most vital moments. It is closer to ‘’Song of the Dusk’’ which presents a possible alternate closer to the concept with its elements of clean singing harmonic and melodious guitar parts that elevate it into an instantly memorable highlight. A rousing soul-stirring moment that is filled with beauty and inherent power coupled with a tinge of hope.
Not just a companion piece but a continuation of Insomnium’s evolution, and for those who want more of a fantastic record, this delivers on every level. Full of the band’s trademark incredible guitar work and excitement with each track. Insomnium defy simple genre tags by letting the music and emotion take the listener through a heavy, enlightening journey that makes them peerless. Highly recommended.
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Release Year: 2023
Label: Century Media Records
Category: EP
Country: Finland
Reviewed by Sparky
