HIM's fifth studio album falls back into the more accessible, people-pleasing side that was showcased on 'Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights', with a sound that has been described as more polished for the band. It continues the same form as 'Love Metal' while mixing in a softer edge and more melodic tracks with less heavy instrumentals, letting a lighter side back into the bands' discography that works better the second time around.
'Dark Light' was ... read more
Metal to makeout to. Very soft approach, incredibly melodic and a sort of sunset wholesomeness to a lot of the songs vibe-wise (best way I can explain it). Villes voice is one I adore, and the instrumentals at their best were among the bands stronger ones. It isn't literal perfection like the bands first 2 records or edging it like their third, and some of the moments feel stale in comparassion, but their brilliance is still preserved for the most part. Highly reccomend to anyone who likes ... read more
Um álbum símbolo do gothic metal da Finlândia. A maioria das músicas seguem uma certa linearidade e as letras são aceitáveis, apesar de todos os esforços a banda não consegue demonstrar a maturidade desejada.
| 1 | Vampire Heart 4:46 | 95 |
| 2 | Rip Out the Wings of a Butterfly 3:29 | 93 |
| 3 | Under the Rose 4:49 | 92 |
| 4 | Killing Loneliness 4:29 | 95 |
| 5 | Dark Light 4:30 | 90 |
| 6 | Behind the Crimson Door 4:37 | 92 |
| 7 | The Face of God 4:35 | 86 |
| 8 | Drunk on Shadows 3:49 | 88 |
| 9 | Play Dead 4:36 | 83 |
| 10 | In the Nightside of Eden 5:39 | 85 |