Amaranthe Discography (2011-2013)
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Melodic Modern Heavy / Power Metal
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Sweden's Amaranthe is a metalcore band known for its mix of melodic pop and death metal. Formed in 2008, Amaranthe features several vocalists, with Eliza Reed and Jake E handling most of the soaring, clean vocals and Andreas Solveström taking care of the harsher, throatier vocal parts. Amaranthe released their debut self-titled album in 2011. In 2013, the band returned with The Nexus.by Matt Collar
Amaranthe Discography (2011-2013):
Amaranthe - Amaranthe (2011)
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Melodic Modern Heavy / Power Metal
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Melodic Modern Heavy / Power Metal
Amaranthe is a new face to the metal scene, with this month's release of its self-titled debut being the band's first mark on the map. Seems this group has friends in high places however, given their appearance on the bill with some lofty names during tours this spring and summer. With a pretty face at the front of the band and someone talented writing their melodies, I anticipate commercial success for this young group over the next year or so, but do they really have staying power with their sugar-coated take on melodic death metal?
Amaranthe meld the sounds of slick, poppy, female-fronted gothic metal (Within Temptation) with a few power metal elements (think perhaps Visions of Atlantis) and couple it with the crunchiness and occasional vocal aggression of modern death metal/metalcore. I include metalcore in the description for a few different reasons, not the least of which is the presence of the irritating harsh screams that are prominent at times. The guitar is also used much more rhythmically here, with the melody being provided primarily by the trio of vocal lines (yes, three vocalists). In the end, I'm not quite sure where to place this, but it doesn't belong completely in the metal realm due in part to its simplicity and very concise songs (most all of which fall under the four minute mark).
I'll make no secret about it: this would be a monstrously enjoyable pop-metal album for me if it weren't for the terrifically awful screams. When melodies are written this proficiently and combined with a reasonably tasteful instrumental background, I don't mind that I'm listening to heavy, glorified pop quite so much. Amaranthe has accessible and memorable choruses in spades, and the overwhelming factor that redeems this album is that they just won't get out of my head. It takes a bloody lot for me to overlook vocals like these atrocious screams, so I want to make clear just how intense the rest of this music is.
Lead vocalist Elize Ryd is an above-average female vocalist (who, unlike Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation, didn't need to record three studio albums in order to learn how to sing), and when combined the clean male vocals (which sound a little like something you'd find in a mid-90's American boy band at times), they create a rather pleasant-sounding vocal mixture. Good thing too. The double bass pedal is used quite liberally and in bursts, the bass is mostly nonexistent, the guitar is deep, growly, rhythmic, and generally devoid of anything involving virtuosity. In short, all other elements clearly take a backseat to the heightened focus of Elize's voice. Let's not forget that this is a pop album made for a metal-obsessed European audience.
After a number of listens, I think that while this is a great album to play for something to hum or sing along to for a while (and very enjoyably so), it doesn't have much depth at all, and is ultimately going to be dismissed by most of us who generally care for something more substantial in our music (read: metalheads). In spite of all this, I certainly recommend an occasional listen of this to just about anyone who will appreciate the sheer melody of the work. This album is worth the purchase for those like myself, but is going to divide people. Delicious but unfulfilling, this is the dessert course of the melodic death metal table.by AnalogKid
Tracklist CD:
1. Leave Everything Behind - 3:18
2. Hunger - 3:12
3. 1.000.000 Lightyears - 3:15
4. Automatic - 3:24
5. My Transition - 3:51
6. Amaranthine - 3:29
7. It's all About Me (Rain) - 3:44
8. Call out my Name - 3:17
9. Enter the Maze - 4:04
10. Director's Cut - 4:49
11. Act of Desperation - 3:05
12. Serendipity - 3:26
Japanese bonus tracks
13. Breaking Point - 3:41
14. A Splinter in my Soul - 3:45
15. Amaranthine (acoustic) - 3:10
16. Leave Everything Behind (acoustic) - 3:19
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Tracklist DVD:
1. Hunger (music video)
2. Amaranthine (music video)
3. Live@Brewhause
4. Live@Musikens Hus
5. Behind The Scenes - The Making Of Hunger
6. 2011 European Tour Documentary
7. Album Recording Studio Diaries
Title: Amaranthe - 2011 Amaranthe (bonus DVD)
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Amaranthe - The Nexus (2013)
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Melodic Modern Heavy / Power Metal
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Melodic Modern Heavy / Power Metal
Take one part Bullet For My Valentine, add one part Lady Gaga and a hint of underground metal, beat vigorously with massive double bass drums and slice with razor sharp guitar riffs – that’s probably an apt recipe for Amaranthe’s upcoming sophomore album, The Nexus. Amaranthe’s latest offering is unique blend of musical styles, and the band itself continues to be a study in contrasts. This Scandinavian act blends metalcore with melodic modern metal and pop (almost techno at times), and delivers it with precision. The band has taken an extra step towards uniqueness by using a diverse three vocalist lineup.
The Nexus is the follow up to Amaranthe’s 2011 well received self-titled debut. They’ve kept things consistent, both in terms of line-up and production – perhaps the only noticeable change might be a notch up in intensity from 10 to 11. Founded by singer Jake E. and guitarist-keyboardist-composer Olof Mörck, Amaranthe quickly added vocalists Elize Ryd and Andy Solvestrom, drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen, and bassist Johan Andreassen. Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Dreamshade, Ginger Wildheart) stepped back into the producer’s role, ensuring a consistent sound.
Contrast and diversity is the key to Amaranthe. Vocalist Jake E. is a decent and smooth singer, capable of being gritty or poppy as needed, while Andy Solvestrom is a pure death metal growler-screamer. Contrasting the male vocals is Elize Ryd, a wonderful and versatile singer who sounds equally at home doing pop, metal, or ballad. Guitarist-keyboardist Olof Mörck is a solid performer, laying down big hooks and crunching riffs on both instruments throughout, and while he keeps his solos short and sweet they are all technically brilliant and appropriate to the song. Morten Løwe Sørensen and Johan Andreassen make a superb rhythm section, galloping along when called upon, and backing off nicely when needed. The six performers come across as a well-polished veteran act and work very well together.
“Afterlife” kicks off the album. This track is a high-energy rocker with a sing-along chorus, lots of keyboards and significant contributions from all three vocalists. It probably is the best example of the band’s style – the unique blend of metal, electronica and pop. “Invincible” is another energetic track with upbeat lyrics and a bouncing rhythm line and strong vocal harmonies throughout. The bass and drums drive this track, and it features a simple and soaring guitar break. “The Nexus” follows with a real pop groove, but great death growls mixed in with the commercial pop-rock vocals, and an almost power-metal rhythm line. “Theory Of Everything” has a metalcore feel to it, with the 3 singers swapping on almost every line, but despite the heaviness of the music the chorus seems to float over the top of it all, at least until Andy’s bellows takes over at the bridge.
“Stardust” is a keyboard driven rocker and displays the band’s penchant for writing “sci-fi,”or at least science influenced lyrics. “Burn With Me” is a relatively low key traditional rock track, rolling in some great acoustic guitar passages and featuring some amazing duet vocals and Jake E.’s best vocal performance on the album. “Mechanical Illusion” is an interesting track where light keyboards are layered over dark and brooding rhythms. Andy’s growls also contrast well with Elize’s lighter vocals, and the clockwork delivery of bass, drums, and guitars play off the more free-form keys. “Razorblade” is another pop-tinged, toe-tapping track with intense metal riffs and nice vocal work by the three singers.
“Future On Hold” is another sci-fi influenced track with a very mechanical rhythm line and intense double bass drumming. Elize and Andy both push to their vocal limits, wile Olof lays down a solid guitar solo. “Electroheart” has a near techno/underground feel to the vocals and definite dance beat. Hearing death growls worked into this style of music is quite unique and seems to work. A touch of beauty and the beast singing before a pop chorus make the keyboard driven “Transhuman” a bit different. “Infinity” closed out the CD on a high. This track allows all members of the band to pull out all the stops and give 100%. Amazing vocals, brutal and intricate drum and bass lines, and superb guitar fills and breaks show the true ability of Amaranthe turned up to 11.
The Nexus is an excellent album – a fine example of what “melodic modern metal” should be. Strong technical performances, enthusiastic delivery, and a creative mix of styles and contracts, all backed up by razor sharp production and engineering make this album a rare treat. Positive and uplifting lyrics on a modern metal album are a pleasant change of pace from the gothic doom and gloom. Fans of almost any genre with find much to appreciate here, and Amaranthe proves themselves a band to watch.by Joe Mis
Я давно слежу за творчеством шведско-датской метал-группы AMARANTHE, и даже с завидной регулярностью публикую новости о них, а также об Элиз Рид в частности. Насколько помню, коллектив образовался еще в 2008 году, и с тех пор успел выпустить один мини-альбом и один полноформатный студийный диск, о котором я писал обзор в прошлом. Так вот, в этом году AMARANTHE представили разношерстной публике свой второй альбом, который получил название The Nexus, что как бы намекает. Его-то и предстоит сегодня послушать…
Если пытаться сопоставлять (лучше, конечно этого не делать) то, что создавала группа до этого момента и то, что она сделала в рамках пластинки The Nexus, следует отметить, что на первый взгляд музыка стала бодрее и энергичнее. Так, с первой же песни «Afterlife» коллектив дает понять, что со своим фирменным стилем он не распрощался. Так что можно спокойно констатировать, что AMARANTHE нашли свое сладкое металическое звучание, которое довольно просто идентифицировать, прослушав пару куплетов или даже нот.
Пока The Nexus звучал в моем плеере, мне пришла в голову мысль о том, что группе было бы полезно пожить в каком-нибудь постапокалиптическом мире, где их музыка стала бы просто отличным, запоминающимся саундреком ко всему, что могло бы в нем произойти. Скажем так, если брать во внимание киношные жанры, то у AMARANTHE в этой графе было бы прописано что-то вроде «научная фантастика». И это прекрасно.
Что мне особенно нравится в The Nexus, так это то, что музыка здесь и тяжелая и мягкая, в тоже время она и сладкая и горькая, если так можно выразиться. AMARANTHE бросаются из одной крайности в другую. Например, пока Элиз Рид поет своим нежным голоском, вступают пара других голосов (чистый и рррррррр-агрх), создающих резонансное звучание. Да, это похоже на прием «красавица и чудовище», вроде все по канонам, только здесь три голоса.
Любопытно, как в динамичной песне «Theory Of Everything» сочетаются три типа вокала, а потом их прерывает гитарный запил, хотя, казалось бы, время для соло еще не настало. Тем временем барабанщик стучит изо всех сил, и композиция в результате становится довольно агрессивной, да еще и с двумя гитарными соло на борту, сыгранными очень опрятно, слитно и красиво. Вообще приятно, что группа в свои 3-минутные песни умудряется впихивать гитарные соло, демонстрируя тем самым свой технический задел.
А теперь о грустном. Иной раз AMARANTHE напоминает мне некий герлз-бойз-бенд из 90-х с поправкой на наличие гитар. В частности это можно услышать в куплетных частях композиции «Burn With Me», что несколько смущает, и вызывает негодование и отвращение. Однако грусть проходит когда начинается припев, который перекрывает все эти непотребные недостатки и облагораживает трек.
Но знаете, есть еще некоторые вещи, которые мне не дают спать по ночам, касательно альбома The Nexus — желание услышать более четкие гитарные риффы. Видите ли, соляки отлично слышно, а вот риффовые проигрыши звучат все время замыленно и второстепенно. Быть может, это бы утяжелило музыку и сделало бы ее более яркой и запоминающейся. Кто знает… но четкий рифф это всегда хорошо и полезно.
Следует констатировать и такую вещь: на альбоме The Nexus часть песен звучат как металлические каверы на поп-музыку. Может вы слышали подобного толка произведения, скажем, на YouTube (их там полно). Это конечно любопытно и даже интересно, но не стоит этим сильно увлекаться. Тем не менее, отчасти это делает музыку AMARANTHE достаточно разнообразной.
Ну и последнее! Я бы предпочел чтобы все партии вокала исполняла милашка Элиз (к слову, у нее очень мелодичный голос и приятный тембр), но к счастью это несбыточное желание. Ведь в таком случае AMARANTHE потеряли бы часть своего очарования. В конечном счете, вокал Элиз выступает на альбоме как катализатор в химической реакции, помогает протекать процессу. Так, в музыке она проделывает огромную работу, но ей нужны и другие элементы, чтобы то в чем она участвует выглядело полноценным, чтобы это выглядело как музыка AMARANTHE. Так и получается… хорошая работа, Элиз и ребята. Моя оценка альбому AMARANTHE — The Nexus: 4 из 5 баллов.by Cage
Tracklist CD:
1. Afterlife - 3:15
2. Invincible - 3:11
3. The Nexus - 3:16
4. Theory Of Everything - 3:34
5. Stardust - 3:08
6. Burn With Me - 4:00
7. Mechanical Illusion - 4:01
8. Razorblade - 3:05
9. Future On Hold - 3:17
10. Electroheart - 3:48
11. Transhuman - 3:55
12. Infinity - 3:05
Japanese bonus tracks
13. Burn With Me (acoustic) - 3:51
14. Hunger (acoustic) - 3:21
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 3 from 29. August 2011
EAC extraction logfile from 26. March 2013, 20:45
Amaranthe / The Nexus
Used drive : SlimtypeDVD A DS8A5SH Adapter: 0 ID: 1
Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No
Read offset correction : 6
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000
Used output format : User Defined Encoder
Selected bitrate : 320 kBit/s
Quality : High
Add ID3 tag : No
Command line compressor : C:\Program Files (x86)\Exact Audio Copy\Flac\flac.exe
Additional command line options : -V -8 -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" %source%
TOC of the extracted CD
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Range status and errors
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Peak level 98.9 %
Extraction speed 4.2 X
Range quality 100.0 %
Test CRC F93BA930
Copy CRC F93BA930
Copy OK
No errors occurred
AccurateRip summary
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Track 13 not present in database
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None of the tracks are present in the AccurateRip database
End of status report
EAC extraction logfile from 26. March 2013, 20:45
Amaranthe / The Nexus
Used drive : SlimtypeDVD A DS8A5SH Adapter: 0 ID: 1
Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No
Read offset correction : 6
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000
Used output format : User Defined Encoder
Selected bitrate : 320 kBit/s
Quality : High
Add ID3 tag : No
Command line compressor : C:\Program Files (x86)\Exact Audio Copy\Flac\flac.exe
Additional command line options : -V -8 -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" %source%
TOC of the extracted CD
Track | Start | Length | Start sector | End sector
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3 | 6:26.16 | 3:16.04 | 28966 | 43669
4 | 9:42.20 | 3:34.51 | 43670 | 59770
5 | 13:16.71 | 3:08.60 | 59771 | 73930
6 | 16:25.56 | 4:00.64 | 73931 | 91994
7 | 20:26.45 | 4:01.00 | 91995 | 110069
8 | 24:27.45 | 3:05.13 | 110070 | 123957
9 | 27:32.58 | 3:17.26 | 123958 | 138758
10 | 30:50.09 | 3:48.36 | 138759 | 155894
11 | 34:38.45 | 3:55.08 | 155895 | 173527
12 | 38:33.53 | 3:05.35 | 173528 | 187437
13 | 41:39.13 | 3:51.66 | 187438 | 204828
14 | 45:31.04 | 3:21.46 | 204829 | 219949
Range status and errors
Selected range
Filename D:\My Music\Amaranthe - 2013 The Nexus\Amaranthe - The Nexus.wav
Peak level 98.9 %
Extraction speed 4.2 X
Range quality 100.0 %
Test CRC F93BA930
Copy CRC F93BA930
Copy OK
No errors occurred
AccurateRip summary
Track 1 not present in database
Track 2 not present in database
Track 3 not present in database
Track 4 not present in database
Track 5 not present in database
Track 6 not present in database
Track 7 not present in database
Track 8 not present in database
Track 9 not present in database
Track 10 not present in database
Track 11 not present in database
Track 12 not present in database
Track 13 not present in database
Track 14 not present in database
None of the tracks are present in the AccurateRip database
End of status report
foobar2000 1.2.4 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2013-04-08 10:34:19
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Analyzed: Amaranthe / The Nexus
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR5 -0.10 dB -6.33 dB 3:11 02-Invincible
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.90 dB 3:16 03-The Nexus
DR5 -0.10 dB -6.15 dB 3:35 04-Theory of Everything
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.90 dB 3:09 05-Stardust
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.42 dB 4:01 06-Burn with Me
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.79 dB 4:01 07-Mechanical Illusion
DR5 -0.10 dB -6.30 dB 3:05 08-Razorblade
DR6 -0.10 dB -7.27 dB 3:17 09-Future on Hold
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.71 dB 3:48 10-Electroheart
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.74 dB 3:55 11-Transhuman
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.81 dB 3:05 12-Infinity
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Number of tracks: 14
Official DR value: DR6
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 1057 kbps
Codec: FLAC
log date: 2013-04-08 10:34:19
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Analyzed: Amaranthe / The Nexus
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR5 -0.10 dB -6.33 dB 3:11 02-Invincible
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DR6 -0.10 dB -6.71 dB 3:48 10-Electroheart
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.74 dB 3:55 11-Transhuman
DR6 -0.10 dB -6.81 dB 3:05 12-Infinity
DR8 -0.12 dB -10.33 dB 3:52 13-Burn with Me (acoustic)
DR9 -0.19 dB -10.87 dB 3:22 14-Hunger (acoustic)
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Number of tracks: 14
Official DR value: DR6
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 1057 kbps
Codec: FLAC
Tracklist DVD:
- The Nexus (Video)
- 1.000.000 Lightyears (Live) (Video)
- The Making of The Nexus
Title: Amaranthe - The Nexus
Size: 1.61 Gb ( 1 683 519,00 KBytes ) - DVD-5
Enabled regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
VTS_01 :
Play Length: 00:24:11+{00:04:28}+{00:04:09}+{00:15:33}
Video: NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR, Auto Letterboxed
Audio:
English (LinearPCM, 2 ch)
Subtitles:
Japanese
Size: 1.61 Gb ( 1 683 519,00 KBytes ) - DVD-5
Enabled regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
VTS_01 :
Play Length: 00:24:11+{00:04:28}+{00:04:09}+{00:15:33}
Video: NTSC 16:9 (720x480) VBR, Auto Letterboxed
Audio:
English (LinearPCM, 2 ch)
Subtitles:
Japanese
All thanks go to kolushew and deePress
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