Contrarily, The Solace System and Synthesis, respectively, have been played more than a hundred times, on my Google Play streaming service. My two favorite albums are prime examples of two albums that have weathered the inevitable weariness that sets in when you become completely tired or apathetic of a specific album about a certain predictable number of repeated listening sessions. Delain - A Decade of Delain, Live at Paradiso (live) They have an aggressive sound that might remind you of Rage Against the Machine.ģ. Finally, At First is a Dutch newcomer that I discovered at the FemME festival in the Netherlands. The new Butcher Babies may be my favorite since their original EP I like how they have integrated more clean vocals in addition to the harsh ones. I think they have really found their groove. I was also thrilled with Kobra and the Lotus’ new album and tour and can’t wait for Prevail II in 2018. Arch Enemy has become one of my favorite bands, with Michael Amott’s melodic compositions and Alissa White-Gluz’s fierce vocals. Delain and Arch Enemy are two of the best live DVDs ever in my opinion, and Nightwish is special too with Floor (though the lighting could have used work). I also include the three live albums that made the SC Top 10. My list starts with three newer bands, all very much worthy of your attention for their fresh sound and excellent songwriting: Edge of Paradise (from LA), Walk in Darkness (from Italy, featuring Nicoletta Rosellini of Kalidia), and Vigil of War (also from LA). Honorable mentions to Liv Sin - Follow Me MindMaze - Resolve End of the Dream - Until You Break.
Delain - A Decade of Delain, Live at Paradiso (live)ĥ. Walk in Darkness - In the Shadows of ThingsĤ. Honorable mentions: Delain - A Decade of Delain, Live at Paradiso (live) Diablo Swing Orchestra - Pacifisticuffs Sleeping Romance - Alba Serenade - Onirica Will of Nothing - Will of Nothing Amberian Dawn - Darkness of Eternity.Ģ. (tie) The Dark Element - The Dark Element (tie) Delain - A Decade of Delain, Live at Paradiso (live)ĩ.
(tie) Arch Enemy - As the Stages Burn! (live)ĩ. This year we also asked staff members to provide thoughts about the year in addition to their lists if they were so inclined, so read on.Ħ. Congratulations also to Arch Enemy for placing two albums in the top ten, another unusual honor. Delain’s was also a celebration of their tenth anniversary. Meanwhile, Arch Enemy and Delain released two of the best concert albums/movies we’ve ever seen. Nightwish of course has the mighty Floor Jansen performing classic songs as well as new ones. That speaks to the exceptional quality of these albums and accompanying video discs. Speaking of live albums, we don’t often include those in our top ten lists, but this year we have three, from Arch Enemy and Delain in addition to Nightwish. Congratulations to Nightwish for scoring the top release of the year for their new live album (released in 2017 in North America for those wondering), just ahead of Epica. 2017 was another epic year, so we decided to hold publication until 2018 to give our staff time to absorb year-end releases. Here it is again, Sonic Cathedral’s Top 10 of the year.
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