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Band
Sirenia
Title
Dim Days of Dolor
Type
LP/EP
Company
Napalm
YOR
2016
Style
Gothic/Symphonic
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Lackluster effort from these Norwegian symphonic metallers
"Dim Days of Dolor" is a bit of a letdown for Sirenia, in my opinion. New vocalist Emmanuelle Zoldan feels a bit flat and just doesn't seem like she's into her performances throughout. Musically the album is what you've come to expect from Sirenua-- well orchestrated and thoughtful pieces. But as a whole this album just left me a little sad at the final product and hoping the next release is a bit better overall.
Recommended for fans of: Epica, Nightwish
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Dim Days of Dolor 2016 Napalm Greg Watson 11/6/2016 2
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