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Winter In Eden...what can I say? This band can be summed
up as being a totally awesome gothic act from NE England,
and should, no I shall rephrase that - WILL take on the
world and win! I know for a fact they are causing a stir
in some parts of Europe, at a certain website in the USA
and here in their homeland, and it is about time the bigger
labels woke up to this band. Fronted by the vivacious Vicky
Johnson (who is surrounded by some extremely competent musicians
who make up WIE), 'Awakening' is their debut full length
offering, and there is simply no justice in this world,
if this band does not crack the big time. The album gets
going with 'Oblivion', a cool intro before the songs chugs
out of the speakers. A great start, with almost a progressive
slant at times during this track. 'Inside', the next song,
ups the tempo a little more, while the excellent 'Fate Will
Oblige' will be familiar to those who own the band's EP.
'Stolen Fairytale' is so catchy that it just bangs around
in your head ages after hearing it. I am in seventh heaven!
'Aragon' is an instrumental that leads us into the uptempo
'Ruled By Fear', before 'Frustrated Dreamer' confirms to
me what an awesome band the UK has here. Great track! 'At
The Edge of The World' and the tear jerking ballad 'Cry'
are up next, these are two of my fave tracks btw, that featured
on the EP, while the interestingly titled instrumental 'Windelfell'
is next.***
I wanted to do an Irish Jig when I saw this live. The
slightly prog metal feel of 'Alighieri' is next up and when
I googled Alighieri, it came up with an Italian poet. The
closing duo - 'The Awakening Chapter One' and the lovely
'The Awakening Chapter Two' closes what to me is an extremely
inspiring album, that should grace everybody's cd collection.
Vicky has a distinctive and captivating vocal style, and
it is this style that gives Winter In Eden a sound of their
own. With production by Fred Purser (Tygers of Pan Tang),
this is a very good record which can be purchased at
http://www.winterineden.com/. Please support this band,
and a note to record labels - start forming an orderly queue
here. 9.5/10 (Reviewed by Dave)
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