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Band
Moonspell
Title
1755
Type
LP/EP
Company
Napalm
YOR
2018
Style
Gothic/Symphonic
1/19/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Average output from these Portuguese extremists
I've struggled with this band's catalog since the 90s. Often the Portuguese extremists experiment too much, throwing the baby out with the bathwater in an effort to expand their look and sound. Thus, '1755', an album that is sung in Portuguese and saturated with big orchestra sounds. Producer Tue Madsen mixes it well and the true story concept is interesting--a giant earthquake that wrecked Lisbon in 1755. Fans of the band may enjoy the theatrics, extreme vocals and gothic instrumentation. I'm struggling to find a place for it even as an adventurist.
Recommended for fans of: Cradle of Filth, Satyricon
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3
MUSIC
3.5
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
4
ARTWORK
3
LYRICS
2


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: MOONSPELL
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
1755
2018
Napalm
Eric Compton1/19/2018
3.5
Memorial
2006
SPV/Steamhammer
Troy Cole6/2/2006
-
Night Eternal
2008
SPV/Steamhammer
Devil Dave7/11/2008
5

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