|
With The Mirror's Truth Swedish quintet In Flames give a first impression of their coming album A Sense Of Purpose. The Mirror's Truth is riff-based, but quite melodic. More melodic then in the past and Anders' vocals are less aggressive. Without the razor-sharp riffing and the fast drum beats this would be more a power metal tune. And somehow they cross with this catchy track the borders to power metal... Some long-time fans will find this track too commercial, I bet...
With Eraser and Tilt they added 2 non-album tracks to this single. Eraser is a fast neck breaker and brings back the ferocity, but also has some melodic hook. Great guitar work at Tilt as well as some unusual drum pattern. If the opening track is an indicator for the albums sound, then this track would have fit to the album as well. The tune Abnegation some might know from the Viva La Bands Vol. 2 compilation. This one is a bit more aggressive, but has a rather melodic refrain. The song will hook you up!
If this single really shows what path the Swedish chose, I can't tell yet, but if this is the direction they are heading with the album then the band leaves melodic death metal fields behind and is entering now the field of modern / power metal. And no all their fans will welcome this! But I'm curious to hear the new album!
|
|