Background/Info:
This EP has been released a few months after
Krayenzeit’s fourth full length album. The songs have been released after their
last tour featuring four new cuts, three collaborative cuts and one remix plus
an intro- and outro live impression.
Content:
The sound formula is quite similar as for
“Saitentänzer”. Krayenzeit is a truly offspring between metal-, rock- and folk
music. The menacing guitar play is pure metal-, but also a bit rock orientated
while some of the acoustic instruments, like the violin, create an entertaining
folk element. This EP is more diversified than the album; it’s not only into
power, but you’ll also find more evasive and even ballad-driven songs.
We next get 3
songs originally released at the album, which have been performed with guests.
Liv Kristine is for sure the most famous name from the list. The last song is a
remix from another album song by L’Âme Immortelle.
+ + + :
The artwork of the album already was a little artistic
jewel and it’s exactly the same for this EP; I’m holding on my belief and
respect for physical copies! But this EP also is a great production for its
originality; the fans get 4 new songs mixing the heaviest- and most sensible
side from the band. There’s only one remix, but made by a great name while the
other cuts are songs that have been revisited through the collaboration with
guests. Among the new cuts I like the intimate style emerging from “Hautnah”.
The reworked version of “Saitentänzer” together with the Mondéna quartet is
also worthy to discover.
– – – :
I’d high expectations from the song (cf. “Regen Und
Sturm”) together with Liv Kristine; I like the duo concept, but Liv Kristine
appears to be more a kind of backing vocalist and that’s a pity. I also expected
a bit more from the remix by L’Âme Immortelle, which sounds uninspired.
Conclusion:
From a very personal point of view I prefer this EP
instead of the album; there’s more diversity in the songs, but I especially
discovered a more intimate and inhibited side of the band.
Best songs:
“”Hautnah”, “Leviathan”, “SAitentänzer – Mondéna
Quartet Version”.
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