Portuguese pioneers Moonspell return triumphantly to offer the dark romantically tragic opus “Far From God” inevitably destined to spellbind and conquer the chaotic metal scene with a glowing contemporary sound and a timeless decadent essence.
The title track quickly became a hit single and you immediately recognize Moonspell’s personal gothic metal vision as flawless guitars and grave drums meticulously structure captivating rhythmic patterns surrounded by opulent keyboards motifs that emphasize the addictive atmospheric gloom and the Baudelairian melancholia of the evocative clean vocals.
“The Great Wolf In the Sky” fearlessly combines poetry and extreme metal elements through the impeccable blend of seductive melodic guitars, haunting strings and imposing rhythmic patterns effortlessly amplified by a theatrical vocal performance.
“Your Promise Of Light” marks another impressive moment as shadowy guitar tonalities emphasize an intoxicating gothic composition evoking pure nostalgia in the midst of a dramatic atmospheric ensemble.
“Our Freedom to Fall” holds an inflamed groovy soul yet the catchiness of the crispy guitar progressions doesn’t sacrifice the necessary ancestral fury symbolized by the precise and significantly faster drumming.
Within the atmospheric mystique of “Reconquista” expansive keyboard themes guide you through eerie soundscapes and guitars take the center stage with deliciously darkened melodies and primal riffage perfectly complemented by Fernando’s unique vocal abilities.
Representing Gothic Metal in its purest and glorious form Moonspell disregard any current trend demonstrating a striking ex novo creativity but at the same time authentic devotion to their majestic signature style that renders “Far From God” a sincerely passionate work of art.