Track Listings (11) - Disc #1| All Artists: Moonspell Title: Darkness & Hope Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Century Media Original Release Date: 1/1/2001 Re-Release Date: 9/18/2001 Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 727701809021, 7277017739015, 7277017739022, 7277017739084 |
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The Portuguese dark force returns with their fifth full-length. Carrying on their brooding textures, 'Darkness & Hope' actually reaches further into the depths of morbidity to come up with an album that is chilling, ... more » |
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Album Description The Portuguese dark force returns with their fifth full-length. Carrying on their brooding textures, 'Darkness & Hope' actually reaches further into the depths of morbidity to come up with an album that is chilling, haunting & full of dark introspection. 'Darkness & Hope' was granted a layer of sonic greatness by H.I.M. Producer Hiili Hiilesmaa, & features a cover of the enduring Ozzy Osbourne classic, 'Mr. Crowley'. Nuclear Blast. Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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Member CD Reviews Amy K. (gnatclapper) from SKILLMAN, NJ Reviewed on 2/9/2008... Pretty good if you like that dark, gothic sound.
CD ReviewsIf you like your Goth HEAVY.... Crypt | Arkham | 05/24/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "...or if you like your Hard Rock dark, melodramatic, romantic, vampiric... Look no further than the latest by Portugal's Children Of The Night, Moonspell. This album is a real breath of fresh air. So many Goth bands seem to avoid bringing a harder edge into their music, and so many "Goth/Metal" bands are simply not Goth, but Black Metal. Moonspell once again combine their traditional Heavy Metal influence with the brooding, romantic Goth rock which flourished in the underground during the 80's. This is, without a doubt their best album since Ireligeous. They'e toned down some of the over the top theatrics and campiness of that album, but still delivered one of the best Goth albums of 2001. I wasn't the least bit disappointed. Especially since their previous two albums just didn't grab me at all. On Darkness And Hope, Moonspell have brought back the Vampiric charm and wonderfully "witchy" vibes of their earlier sound. (Not when they were a black metal band) This time around however, their 80's Gothic Rock influence really shines through brightly (in a dark way of course). Fernando's rich baritone is stronger and more mature than ever. He still sounds like Dracula. The music, though catchier, is much darker in essence than their last two albums and that is something that I was very pleased with. And yes, they're still writing songs about Vampires, the Night, Goth Chicks, Love, Sorrow, etc.... Goth and proud of it! I can't wait to hear the next album. Oh, and their cover of Ozzy's Mr. Crowley blew me away. I don't see why people seem to dislike it. It rocks!" One of Moonspell's best attempts Glamhammer | Owensville, MO | 10/25/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "Driven by vocalist Fernando Ribeiro's haunting baritone and lathered with near-perfect production, Darkness and Hope is certainly the most accessible of Moonspell's releases; thankfully, it turns out to be one of the best, as well. If anything, Darkness and Hope is gloomier, darker, and (dare we say hopeless?) more melancholic than their previous releases. The album from start to finish fairly moans its anguish through the speakers as Ribeiro alternately sings and roars his increasingly tortured lyrics over the rumbling thunder of Ricardo Amorim's blackened guitars. The keyboards are omnipresent as would be expected from Moonspell, but they don't become the dominant instrument as the band often (sometimes unwittingly) makes them. Compared to other Moonspell albums, solos abound on Darkness and Hope, with "Nocturna" and the cadaverous cover of Ozzy's "Mr. Crowley" taking center stage with melodic and soulful wails. Beyond that, other songs of note include the driving "Firewalking," pop-influenced "Heartshaped Abyss," and the incredible, haunting masterpiece "Ghostsong." All in all, Darkness and Hope won't disappoint longtime Moonspell fans and beginners will find much to enjoy."
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