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LIVE ... OR DEAD

Daemonia

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3 stars Well I feel a nostalgia for Goblin when I listen to it and nevertheless this production is nor as good as Goblin ones, sounds pretty well.

It sounds like a studio record, very good sound and interpretations. Goblin's new versions are good. This is a perfect mix between Goblin, Mastermind and new E.L.P. Quite a good work.

Cover can confuse you (metal band or metal album?) but fortunately is only the cover.

I evaluate this 3,5 stars.

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Posted Thursday, January 10, 2008 | Review Permalink
4 stars The problem with reviewing albums is mixing the taste with the technical part. But of course personal taste also indicates a focus on certain specific areas. In the case of Daemonia, when I heard it, I loved it. A great dark progressive feel, Goblin's offspring, could only be good. The atmosphere is dark, metaphysical, full of synthesizers and keyboards atmospheres, allied to the weight of the guitar and drums. A great combination bordering on symphonic Doom and Black Metal, with guest appearances by the singer of Cradle of Filth. Nothing to worship a certain style. Music is music, good rock is good rock. Progressive, dark, trash, metal, heavy, blues, kraut, etc... are denominations. ears. It pleases the soul, it pleases the intellect and the spirit. Daemonia mixes moods from Mike Oldfield to Opera, electronics with kraut, dark metal with minimalism. It's an excellent sound for anyone with an open ear to the avant-garde and professional music of talented musicians. Claudio Simonetti is great and that's it. Also those who enjoy horror movie tracks like Dario Argento and Stephen King, supernatural atmospheres, is highly recommended. Every record and show I've heard is excellent. FANTASTIC!! Welcome to the Nightmare!!
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