4/5
It's a great album,but its just my 4th fave NW album.It's different from the previous ones,because has gone a bit more progressive,and more symphonic.It also has a lot of variety,which kinda lacks the presence of a certain atmosphere(like in Oceanborn for example).What I really dislike in this album are Tarja's vocals.True,she belts a bit on The Siren,which is great,but in my opinion her classical singing suits her more.The lyrics are great as always,Tuomas has always been one of my fave songwriters.I also adore Marco's voice,he adds a lot to the music.
My favorite songs are:Ghost Love Score(also my all-time fave NW song),Dark Chest Of Wonders,The Siren and Romanticide(and I have seen all of them live except GLs,in Anette's version it was totally amazing
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Some thumbs down I'd give to WIHAA(it's a great ending for shows,but I just don't like the CD version),Dead Gardens and Live To Tell The Tale.
Overall great album,but for me,Oceanborn DPP,and Wishmaster are slightly better
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Subject: Once by Nightwish 
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:39 pm
