Yes, the wait is almost over! I'm just drooling over the thought of listening to the latest masterpiece by the gods of melodic death metal, Insomnium.
Their latest album "One for Sorrow" is out in less than two weeks!
Three years ago, around this time, I stumbled across 'The Elder' and within the first 10 seconds, I knew I was gonna love this band. There are very few bands that get your attention like that. But, Insomnium is not just any other band. Its a quartet of highly skilled musicians, who're very learned too. All of them have a graduate degree, if I'm not mistaken.
Two years ago, when I had just started grad school, Insomnium's fourth album 'Across the Dark' (ATD) came out. It was a solid album, with lots of keyboard pieces, but it lacked the soulfulness of their most acclaimed album 'Above the Weeping World'. The 10 minute epic tracks, with the most masterful songwriting, were missing in ATD. It had the best intro to an album in 'Equivalence' and a sorrowful ending with a simple, yet stunningly beautiful song 'Weighed down with Sorrow'.
Being a caring soul who's always looking for a way to give back to humanity, I'm delighted to let you know that my latest book 'Insomnium for Dummies' is done! Its a step-by-step guide that teaches you how to fall in love with this gem of a band.
As a marketing stunt, I'm launching this oh-so-vital-book on the same day the internet might collapse, because of an event as big as the second coming of Jesus, the launch of the iPhone 5.
Here's the first chapter of the book, for free!
Chapter 1. The Ten Commandments
Yes, I'm talking to you. What the fuck have you been listening to?
No, wait. Don't even bother explaining it to me.
(i) Equivalence
ii) The Elder
That wasn't too harsh, was it? Oh, and yes, he growls. It IS a way of expression and takes some time getting used to.
iii) In the Grooves of Death
Mind-blowing? That was some pretty epic stuff, wasn't it? And, it wasn't even predictable! A bunch of soul-stirring melodies mixed with brutal passages.
Trust me, the lyrics are worth checking out.
iv) At the Gates of Sleep
Another 10 minute saga coming up to satiate your musical desires!
v) In the Halls of Awaiting
vi) Daughter of the Moon
This song should give you a sense of the lyrical prowess of the vocalist, Niilo Sevanen.
vii) Weighed down with Sorrow
This was the only song I listened to in my first flight journey from India to US.
Three more to go, things are gonna get pretty harsh from here.
viii) Drawn to Black
ix) Devoid of Caring
The drool-part begins at 3:05
x) Last Statement
Apt to the title, this is your last commandment.
So, there you have it! Please do buy the book, its for a good cause. All sales of the book go to my yearly metal concert tickets budget.
Their latest album "One for Sorrow" is out in less than two weeks!
Three years ago, around this time, I stumbled across 'The Elder' and within the first 10 seconds, I knew I was gonna love this band. There are very few bands that get your attention like that. But, Insomnium is not just any other band. Its a quartet of highly skilled musicians, who're very learned too. All of them have a graduate degree, if I'm not mistaken.
Two years ago, when I had just started grad school, Insomnium's fourth album 'Across the Dark' (ATD) came out. It was a solid album, with lots of keyboard pieces, but it lacked the soulfulness of their most acclaimed album 'Above the Weeping World'. The 10 minute epic tracks, with the most masterful songwriting, were missing in ATD. It had the best intro to an album in 'Equivalence' and a sorrowful ending with a simple, yet stunningly beautiful song 'Weighed down with Sorrow'.
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| Even you can have a good musical taste! |
As a marketing stunt, I'm launching this oh-so-vital-book on the same day the internet might collapse, because of an event as big as the second coming of Jesus, the launch of the iPhone 5.
Here's the first chapter of the book, for free!
Chapter 1. The Ten Commandments
Yes, I'm talking to you. What the fuck have you been listening to?
No, wait. Don't even bother explaining it to me.
(i) Equivalence
ii) The Elder
That wasn't too harsh, was it? Oh, and yes, he growls. It IS a way of expression and takes some time getting used to.
iii) In the Grooves of Death
Mind-blowing? That was some pretty epic stuff, wasn't it? And, it wasn't even predictable! A bunch of soul-stirring melodies mixed with brutal passages.
Trust me, the lyrics are worth checking out.
iv) At the Gates of Sleep
Another 10 minute saga coming up to satiate your musical desires!
v) In the Halls of Awaiting
vi) Daughter of the Moon
This song should give you a sense of the lyrical prowess of the vocalist, Niilo Sevanen.
vii) Weighed down with Sorrow
This was the only song I listened to in my first flight journey from India to US.
Three more to go, things are gonna get pretty harsh from here.
viii) Drawn to Black
ix) Devoid of Caring
The drool-part begins at 3:05
x) Last Statement
Apt to the title, this is your last commandment.
So, there you have it! Please do buy the book, its for a good cause. All sales of the book go to my yearly metal concert tickets budget.
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