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"Em Nome Do Medo" gets started with a nice string passage that continues for most of the track. This one is a glorified intro in a way but not bad in execution and the symphonics are pleasant.
The title track continues the flow nicely with the added electricity. The symphonics are fun here as well, nice little chunky riffs and a good pacing too. Solid track, nicely executed. "In Tremor Dei" has a nice little riff to it, good energy. Its a bit standard but the melody and ... read more
Once i presented this album in a Portuguese class (back when it came out) because of the creative way it talks about what is until today one of the greatest disasters in Portugal's history. It's overall a really good listen and I recommend it a lot, even if it gets a bit repetitive at times
1755 centers on the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Lisbon on the eve of All Saints' Day in the title year. It tells of both the natural disaster itself as well as the indelible impact on the city and Portguese culture. While I can't understand the language, the music itself is very eloquent to communicate this drama.
As a rule I don't love symphonic metal and even Moonspell has a rocky past with this palette (cf. Extinct). In 1755 the frightening church choirs and sweeping ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Em Nome Do Medo 5:32 | |
| 2 | 1755 5:12 | |
| 3 | In Tremor Dei 4:26 | |
| 4 | Desastre 3:22 | |
| 5 | Abanão 4:08 | |
| 6 | Evento 4:43 | |
| 7 | 1 De Novembro 3:53 | |
| 8 | Ruínas 4:45 | |
| 9 | Todos Os Santos 5:10 | |
| 10 | Lanterna Dos Afogados 6:30 |
Total Length: 47 minutes
