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    Virgin Black

    Sombre Romantic

    (2000)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label Massacre RecordsHM Magazine #87January/February 2001
    doom metalexperimentalgothic metalsymphonic metal

    This gothic band is just utterly awesome and breathtakingly beautiful. Gregorian-like chants, strings, low doomy guitars, and a tight rhythm section support an epic sound that acts as a perfect soundtrack to those dark, lonely nights in the castle (lots of candles necessary). Don't think it's just locked into slow and doom, though. This disc is experimental in nature. Open-minded fans of death metal might find some growls or guitar work to appreciate, and the New York art critic could find several well-crafted uses of discordant piano almost like noise. This band is daring and great. Contact: PO Box 1073, Flinders Park, SA 5025, Australia e: [email protected]

    Other coverage for this album

    Art for the Ears 2001Reviewed by Marco PovervestDark cellos, acoustic guitars and classic like male singing characterizes the opening track on this Australian album. It was a dark, heated atmosphere. The song is aptly titled Opera De Romanci and song two is actually the second part called Embrace. With the second track the electric guitars break loose like thunder on a hot and sultry summer night. The use of keyboards in this part of the…Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by sesspoolI have attempted, ever since obtaining this cd from cornerstone '01, to give this album less than a 10 rating... searching... if for but one thing to give it a lowered rating. yet I find that as time goes on, and I listen to the album in varying situations, moods, volumes, qualities... I find that this album is nothing short of perfection. There is not a single area on this cd, not a single…

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