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│ + Axenstar - End Of All Hope + │
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│║ Release Information ║ │
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│║ Rls Date..2020-05-21 Encoder......LAME 3.100 ║ │
│║ Genre.....Heavy Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │
│║ Year......2019 Khz/Bitrate..44.1 / VBR kbps ║ │
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│║ Ripper....Anthem Songs........10 ║ │
│║ Source....CD Covers.......Yes ║ │
│║ Url..http://www.axenstar.com ║ │
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│║ Release Notes ║ │
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│║ Artist : Axenstar ║ │
│║ Album : End Of All Hope ║ │
│║ Label : Ram It Down Records ║ │
│║ Cat.No : RAM 005CD ║ │
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│║ Description : ║ │
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│║ AXENSTAR are veterans in the world of Power Metal. ║ │
│║ Releasing their first album in 2002, this Swedish band are ║ │
│║ contemporaries of bands such as BLIND GUARDIAN, SONATA ║ │
│║ ARCTICA, and DRAGONLAND. ItÆs no wonder that their latest ║ │
│║ album, ôEnd of all Hopeö is a nostalgic, wonderfully ║ │
│║ produced masterpiece. However, thereÆs a caveat. The ║ │
│║ quality in the vocals and instrumentation can be uneven, ║ │
│║ and while the album is great as a whole, if it dips from ║ │
│║ perfection, itÆs noticeable. ║ │
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│║ Their first track is a soaring melody with high-tuned ║ │
│║ guitars and operatic vocals. The song is channeling the ║ │
│║ same spirit as their contemporaries and IÆll admit I felt ║ │
│║ nostalgic listening to these songs. Their second track ║ │
│║ isnÆt much different. The vocals are lower in tone, but it ║ │
│║ carries on the same tropes as most European Power Metal ║ │
│║ bands. While the songs are similar, theyÆre both great, ║ │
│║ with amazing production, instrumentation, etc. ║ │
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│║ The third track changes up the riff noticeably, as well as ║ │
│║ the song structure. I enjoy the heavier bass and beat, as ║ │
│║ well as the melodic changes in the guitar solo. While the ║ │
│║ first two songs were solid, this one is a standout, as was ║ │
│║ the fourth track, ôHonor and Victory.ö I could see this ║ │
│║ song being a fun one to hear in the pit at a concert. ║ │
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│║ The slower song, ôA Moment in Time,ö is on of their more ║ │
│║ interesting songs due to the difference in pacing. However, ║ │
│║ itÆs only OK for a slow song and in places, the singerÆs ║ │
│║ inflection seems off. However, despite the flaws, the ║ │
│║ production is perfect. The instruments are incredibly ║ │
│║ clear, the vocals are in the front without drowning out the ║ │
│║ rest of the instrumentation, and the result is a clear, ║ │
│║ rich sound. ║ │
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│║ ôMy Kingdom Come,ö however, takes a bit of a dip. The ║ │
│║ guitars are muddy and not well-articulated in the verses. ║ │
│║ although they soar in the chorus, the muddiness of the ║ │
│║ guitars brings the production quality down from the last ║ │
│║ track. The other thing I noted was that the kick drums are ║ │
│║ noticeable and well-placed, a staple in the genre. ║ │
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│║ ôThe Dark Ageö sounds a lot like the first three songs. ║ │
│║ However, it showcases the Magnus WinterwildÆs ability since ║ │
│║ thereÆs less production on his voice more. The snare has ║ │
│║ some punch and the short bass solo before the first verse ║ │
│║ is a unique addition to the song. I also enjoyed the ║ │
│║ intervals in the melody in the second verse. All in all, ║ │
│║ this is one of my favorite songs off the album. ║ │
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│║ ôMistress of Agonyö carries on the excellent vocal quality ║ │
│║ in the last song, and I loved the melody in the chorus. The ║ │
│║ echo of the backing vocals was beautiful and here, thereÆs ║ │
│║ very little effects on the vocals, especially in the second ║ │
│║ verse. In other tracks, Winterwild's voice is edited, ║ │
│║ creates unique sounds and echoes, but here, itÆs crisp, ║ │
│║ clear, and wonderful without those. ║ │
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│║ The last two tracks are great, but compared to the rest of ║ │
│║ the album, nothing to write home about. ôTime is No Healerö ║ │
│║ has a heavy introduction, but dips back into the bandÆs ║ │
│║ usual style. The vocals are OK, but after hearing the last ║ │
│║ two songs, they werenÆt as good. The final track has a good ║ │
│║ chorus and a climbing guitar solo that builds in power ║ │
│║ throughout. TheyÆre great songs, they just donÆt pop out at ║ │
│║ me through the rest of the tracks. ║ │
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│║ Personally, I love this style. However, I have to admit ║ │
│║ that thereÆs not much thatÆs new about it. What makes it ║ │
│║ stand out is the excellent production quality and high ║ │
│║ caliber of the instrumentation. The only reason I noticed ║ │
│║ the flaws in the music was that when it was good, it was ║ │
│║ really good and that affected my opinion when it was only ║ │
│║ good. Overall, itÆs still a great album thatÆs earned its ║ │
│║ high praise. ║ │
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│║ Lineup: ║ │
│║ Magnus Winterwild û Vocals / Bass ║ │
│║ Joakim Jonsson - Guitar ║ │
│║ Jens Klovegσrd - Guitar ║ │
│║ Hampus Fasth - Drums ║ │
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│║ Release Tracklist ║ │
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│ 1. Legions 3:49 │
│ 2. King Of Fools 5:41 │
│ 3. The Unholy 4:05 │
│ 4. Honor And Victory 4:49 │
│ 5. A Moment In Time 6:40 │
│ 6. My Kingdom Come 5:20 │
│ 7. The Dark Age 4:27 │
│ 8. Mistress Of Agony 4:59 │
│ 9. Time Is No Healer 4:36 │
│ 10. Of Pain And Misery 6:31 │
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│ Total Length : 00:50:57 │
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│ ║ Greetings To: ║ │
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│ archive of good music in a exceptional conditions │
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