Rhapsody of Fire – The Frozen Tears of Angels (2010) – Review by Logan Lee

Friday, 02 April 2010

Rhapsody of Fire – The Frozen Tears of Angels (2010) – Review by Logan Lee

Another return and this one is a very EPIC one. The Italians princes of medieval symphonic metal has return with this brand new album The Frozen Tears of Angels released by Nuclear Blast label (their fresh new contract). Again the genius Luca Turilli came up with another chapter of their “Dark Secret Saga” which could be annoying but Rhapsody always manages to add something new.

Lyrically and musically this album will travel along the characters features and fears during their journey to the northern lands. I have heard the entire album at least twice, and even if power metal is not part of my daily musical doses I have to admit that their ability to insert orchestral and symphonic arrangements really get into my head making me enjoy their sound.

Each song reflects a tendency of the characters and the acts of Angels themselves (they can appear whether celestial or terrifying – “Reign of Terror” is my favourite track) and Luca Turilli’s guys reached the capacity to pass ideas without words. I mean, the lyrics help but if you focus on the music you will experience almost the same feelings.

The only thing that I still don not understand in Rhapsody style (maybe in the entire power/speed metal genre) is the excessive use of guitar and drum high speed, but that is only a opinion and not a fault. Therefore, for now my vote for this album (keep in mind that it is not my sort of music) is 9/10 due to their fantastic harmony among music, atmosphere and lyrics.

Strongly recommended to all Rhapsody’s old fans since this album has reached a great level. All musicians have performed at their best.

Tracklist:

· 01. DARK FROZEN WORLD

· 02. SEA OF FATE

· 03. CRYSTAL MOONLIGHT

· 04. REIGN OF TERROR

· 05. DANZA DI FUOCO E GHIACCIO

· 06. RAGING STARFIRE

· 07. LOST IN COLD DREAMS

· 08. ON THE WAY TO AINOR

· 09. THE FROZEN TEARS OF ANGELS

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· BONUS TRACKS:

· 10. LABYRINTH OF MADNESS

· 11. SEA OF FATE (Orchestral Version)

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