
Outstanding - I only recently got into WT after seeing them support Iron Maiden at Twickenham and this was the first album I bought. It is quite simply brilliant. Comparisoms with Evenescence are unwarrented as WT are in a different league. This album is an excellent place to start but the earlier ones are brilliant as well (especially Mother Earth). the music also transcends the generations as all my 3 teenage boys have become WT fans as well has many of their freinds at school. Buy this album if you have any interest in melodic rock - you won t be disappointed.
GOOD VOCALS, MUSIC IS A LITTLE BIT NU METAL...... - This reminds me of Nightwish s last album but in reverse! Here the vocals are excellent and the music a little underwhelming, whereas Dark Passion Play is superb re instrumentation but that Annette lass is dire.What really strikes me is that no instrument ever stands out, the guitar and bass riffs are very simple and almost sound synthetic, the drums stay at the same tempo and could easily be programmed, and I ve heard more adventurous keyboard work than this. It reminds me of Linkin Park s Hybrid Theory in that it sounds almost like a background to the vocals, and almost machine like, with no outstanding riffs or solos.At least there is some nice orchestral accompaniment but nothing matching the majesty of Therion or Nightwish. It s just too lightweight and radio friendly all round!I only wish Nightwish could have bagged Sharon Adel for DPP, as this girl is a terrific singer, and wasted on these average tunes.On the plus side, the production is decent (in a film score kind of way) and the opening track, The Howling is a killer to be fair!I preferred The Silent Force to this as it was slightly heavier and more symphonic, with better tunes. If you want the heavier female fronted sound, I would really recommend Epica s Divine Conspiracy.
why is evanesance like ????????????????? - i have decide to write a review that some think may cause offense but there is muppets out there (someone with a head up there ass!!!!!!! and moving there hands).As like most people think if they hear/see a review like a well known band they a going to be like that band.In many cases evanescence is like within temptation /lacuna coil /after forever /paramore and others just to name a few the only things these bands have in common is 2 things 1 They are in the music business2 They are fronted by a female singer and that is the only thing they have in common
One Word - Breathtaking - I personally love every album and single Within Temptation has ever released. None of their songs have ever disappointed me or been below my expectations of them. This album was the first I heard of Within Temptation s and every single song on this album is absolutely stunning. I wouldn t skip a track on this album, I enjoyed each and every one.One thing I do not understand is the customers who seem to think Evanescence have a similar sound... they do not at all. Within Temptation is a far better band, although Amy Lee s vocals are powerful, Sharon s are far better. But this album is something else, I d definitely recommend you buy this, and look at all of the other albums by Within Temptation, because they make truly beautiful music.
Best group I had never heard of! - Had never heard of WT until recently when I saw a video which used as a backing on a BTV video-was bowled over and ordered up the CD. Brilliant-Version I have is the limited edition which also includes DVD of Japan concert. Good job it is CD/DVD-had it been VHS/Vinyl,I would have worn it out by now, AWESEOME