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Band
Klabautamann
Title
Smaragd
Type
LP/EP
Company
Zeitgeister Music
YOR
2017
Style
Black
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4/14/2017 - Review by: Greg Watson
Beautifully crafted progressive black/folk metal from Germany
Klabautamann plays a enchanting blend of progressive black metal with folk elements and jazz moments sprinkled in. You will get songs that start out with really majestic acoustic guitar riffs that give way to cacaphonous black metal riffs that are ensconced by clean, sonorous vocals and raspy, buzzing snarls. Each song is a different musical journey that pushes and pulls you in different directions and feels a lot like a roller coaster ride with all the ups and downs you'll experience. 'Smaragd' is an album of impressive chance taking, excellent musicianship and captivating tracks. Definitely a dark horse to make my Best of 2017 list.
Recommended for fans of: Green Carnation, Ved Buens Ende
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4.5
MUSIC
4.5
VOCALS
4.5
PRODUCTION
4.5
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
3


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    4 :AVE RATING

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DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Smaragd
2017
Zeitgeister Music
Greg Watson4/14/2017
4

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