David Stephen

This album is deep, emotional and complex. The first listen was not what I expected, at all! I couldn't find the metal anthems like 'Romanticide' or 'Slaying the Dreamer' but there were heavier suggestions in most of the tracks, particularly 'Noise' and 'Pan'. However, the more I listen - the more it makes sense - it is truly beautiful. The vocals by all of the band are just gorgeous! Floors voice is so tender and melodic at times I cannot help but become emotional. The final track of the 'All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World' is the most beautiful movement of classical music I have heard in many years. Make no mistake, this is classic folk/metal/rock and classical music at it's very best. You will need to give it a couple of chances though, its complexity and heart are worth the investment.