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Odin's Court

Progressive Metal

3.09 | 12 ratings

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Windhawk
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This 2008 release by US act Odin's Court doesn't impress too much, although it has it's good qualities.

Quirky and complicated progressive metal is the core of this band's sound, staccato arhythmic guitar patterns being a feature that is common on most compositions. They mix this with distinct symphonic leanings, adding mellow segments in quite a few creations where melodic acoustic guitars, keyboard layers and quite often atmospheric guitar soloing too. Further enriching their sound is the addition of jazz-tinged elements; often by way of the bass guitar - and the addition of sax in a few tunes.

What makes it hard for me to enjoy this one is abrupt, brutal changes in style and pace as a regular feature in most songs; somewhat weak vocal delivery (with a few exceptions) and a mix that although is finely balanced is just too loud for my personal taste - the soundscape has tendencies to become cacophonic in the busiest and most energetic segments.

Worth checking out for people into technically complex prog metal with adventurous and eclectic leanings.

Windhawk | 3/5 | 2008-10-28

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