THE BURDEN IS MINE...ALONE

"The Burden Is Mine. Alone EP" was released in October 2005 as a teaser for the upcoming "The Acoustic Verses" album, which was released in 2006. The exclusive EP release contains two tracks from the Acoustic Verses album; "The Burden is mine...alone" and "Sweet Leaf". However, this EP is very interesting because it also contains 2 unreleased tracks; "Six Ribbons" and "Transparent Me".

Anne Marie Almedal, who is also the guest singer on "A Night Under The Dam DVD" does the guest vocals on "Transparent Me" and Astri Skarperngland is singing a duet with Kjetil Nordhus on the beautiful track "Six Ribbons".

Normally I wouldn't rate Singles, EP's, or Promo's very high because of the lack of importance of them. In this case however the tracks "Transparent Me" and "Six Ribbons" are an excellent addition to the "Acoustic Verses" album and therefore I will rate this wonderful EP 4 stars.

Cool Acoustic Music!

Well yeah .. this is actually an EP which offers all-acoustic setting that precedes the band's fifth album. All four tracks featured here are excellent and the music is suitable for relaxing. You might compare this with Pain of Salvation 12:5 album where the album comprises all acoustic setting as well. There are two differences between the two. First, on Pain of salvation, it represents a full-fledge album while here with The Burden is Mine Green Carnation only issued it for EP version only. Second, Pain of Salvation 12:5 offers much more energy and accentuation in terms of music as well as singing style. Here with Green Carnation, all songs are relax in nature and all have great melody. The vocal lines are comprising male as well as female vocal as background. I am sure you will enjoy this album as it flows beautifully from one track to another without any feeling of getting bored at all.

Overall, this is an excellent EP, and it is NOT a full-fledge album!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW