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We have
come to know that Italy has a very strong metal scene with old leading acts
such as Rhapsody and Labyrinth but there are also some new interesting names
like Mandragora Scream. Caipiranha Records was formed as a sublabel by Nuclear
Blast to sign bands with unusual sounds who didn't quite fit into the pure
metal concept of the main label. Mandragora Scream is more of a heavy rock
band enshrouded in a gothic atmosphere and with metal touches here and there.
As I looked for info on this rather newly conceived band I could not find any
note about a female member but if the vocalist on this album is not a female I
must be completely deaf (and I am not, yet...). She has a very passionate
strong voice and since I am weak for the Italian accent it sounds even better
to my ears. Her voice is not operatic at all but simply meant for heavy rock
music. As long as the music is heavy like on the two best tracks "Cryin'
Clouds" and "Little Zombies" Mandragora Scream is a very entertaining band
but most of their softer parts are unfortunately slightly boring musically
although the beautiful female vocals make up for it. Either they have to work
harder on those or get heavier for their next album, at least if they want to
impress on me. This is a decent debut album but the music is not quite as
beautiful as the cover
art.
| Tracklist |
1. Fairy |
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2. The Time Of Spells 3. Five Tear Drops 4. Brain Storm |
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5. Cryin' Clouds 6. Angel Dust 7. Little Zombies 8. |
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Child Of The Moon 9. Starquake 10. Fairy Tales From Hell's |
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Caves (Eva's Stardust) |
: 67.59
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