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From the humble and trembling beginning in the small city of Borås, Sweden, in 1992 it was not until 1998 that gothic metallers Beseech released their debut "...From A Bleeding Heart". At that time few had heard about the newcomer band but today they have become one of the more widely respected bands within the genre. The gothic metal boom may be fading by now but I believe that there is still room for a band like Beseech who have worked hard to develop a personal and unique sound, a target which was reached with their Napalm debut "Souls Highway" in 2002, a quite melodic and dance friendly effort which was nonetheless drenched in a thick melancholic and gloomy atmosphere to fit the gothic imagery. The 2004 release "Drama" and now this one follow as natural successors to one another as the band continues to strive for renewal without abandoning their personality. To refer to "Sunless Days" as experimental or visionary would be a serious blunder but it is obvious that Beseech is not a band who wish to stand still at one point which is almost impossible in today's music if you want to stay on top. There are two things that makes a difference this time. First off they have added second guitarist Manne Engström (Fatal Embrace, Sundown) for a heavier sound which becomes most evident in the opening track "Innerlane" which is one of their heaviest compositions as of today. At the same time, working more or less as a contrast to the heavier sound, they have continued to write vocal lines with a strong mainstream pop vibe which should make their songs more easily accessible to a larger crowd. Not quite as impressive as their peak "Souls Highway" but still highly enjoyable. It's a little bit alarming though that the most impressive song is the cover of Danzig's immortal classic "Devil's Plaything".
| Tracklist |
| 1. Innerlane |
| 2. The Outpost |
| 3. A Bittersweet Tragedy |
| 4. Everytime I Die |
| 5. Devil's Plaything |
| 6. Lost |
| 7. Last Obsession |
| 8. Emotional Decay |
| 9. Restless Dreams |
| 10. The Reversed Mind |
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