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| 1. 2534167 |
| 2. All Eyes On Me |
| 3. Again |
| 4. Habit |
| 5. The Play - I |
| 6. The Play - II |
| 7. Shattered |
| 8. Tallest Tree |
| 9. In My Dreams |
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mature and pleasing.,
By Agma (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Calling the Earth to Witness (Audio CD)
I once discovered prog metal through the band Dream theater and quickly moved through the excellence of similar bands in quick succession; which inevitably saw me finding other excellent outfits such as Symphony X and Threshold. Sweden on the other hand are rapidly emerging as a nation of some serious developers of class prog metal bands. At the top of my prog list there- is Seventh wonder and Darkwater. Here Darkwater waste no time in launching themselves straight into the prog metal deep end with this terrific debut album from 2007. Calling the earth to witness begins with the short prelude intro "2534167" and then into the first real track "All eyes on me" A sharp and tuneful 9 minute number straight away giving the band ample time and space to demonstrate some nice prog licks. Then "Again" fires of with another 9 minute piece of a "slightly" more gritty guitar fest, which sees Hendrik and Marcus letting loose with some superb leads; this is complimented by the presence of Magnus and Tobias which add a delicate texture through excellent keyboard and drumwork.
"Habit" The album's epic is just that and showcases some impressive technical skills and progness; expertly avoiding the noodling trap. At over 12 minutes hardly short, but gladly doesn't overstay it's welcome. Next we have "The play 1 & 2" which I have found to be one of the two album highlights, play 1 is a beautiful piano esque providing the perfect entry for the second part of the split song. "Shattered, Tallest tree and finally the closer In my dreams" don't lower the tone and continues to maintain the very high standard right up until the album conclusion despite both shattered and Tallest tree clocking in at around 10 minutes each. In my dreams closes the album in a very metallic riff haden style, which sits perfectly to end this outstanding prog journey. Calling the earth to witness is probably the best prog metal debut for at least a generation. Actually, this is about as fine a work as I have heard in the prog metal genre and I am convinced in future years the effort will be regarded as a classic. The band deserve some mighty credit for these rich compositions and their handling of the prog metal candle with such consideration and care. All these tracks appear smooth, flowing and memorable; which invariably results in a highly replay-able great sounding record. Darkwater are clearly already very accomplished musicians and need no significant nods or inspiration from their like minded quell. Calling the earth to witness is a confident outing which already carves Darkwater a sound of their own and introduces a welcome influx of new musical sounds to the table. Going one better than this will certainly take some beating, though if there was a band out there which look capable of pulling off a finer and more refined successor to such an excellent debut I am sure Darkwater are that band.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews) 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent debut from Darkwater!,
By Robert M. Lisanti "Metal Rob" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calling the Earth to Witness (Audio CD)
I listened to this album and I must say I hear alot of different influences, Evergrey, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Symphony X etc.
To be honest the songs are long, but I LOVE progressive music and this fits perfectly. The production is of the highest quality, Bass deep but not overpowering, keyboads clear and crisp, vocals and harmonies excellent. If you enjoy non commerical progressive metal this is the band and cd to get! Very good debut,, this band has a future!. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!!!!!!!,
By J. C Cheek "John Gray Wolf" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calling the Earth to Witness (Audio CD)
Lance, and NIGHTMARE RECORDS has done it again, the latest in the NIGHTMARE distro world from Sweden is DARKWATER. When i got this CD i played it, and thought WOW!!!!! Another lightning strike. Yes, the songs are long, but the band has something to say in those songs and awesome music to bring to your ears. These songs, each and everyone of them are full and complete in every aspect of the terms of music, you can hear some of their influences most noticeable is EVERGREY, in other words Dark Melodic and brooding, but yet with lots of progressive passages. Is this a CD i would recommend to friends? Yes, most definitely. This will probably be in my top 5 for the year. Do your self a favor and get this before they are all gone.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
2007 Rookie of the Year,
By Lane R. Miller "Prog Fan LRM" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Calling the Earth to Witness (Audio CD)
Syncopated rhythms, shifting time signatures, soaring solos, crunch-crunch, extended compositions, incredible production and wonderfully layered vocals, Darkwater emerges as 2007's "rookies of the year". There is nothing that seems under developed about this debut effort. Can I buy stock in these guys? Probably not, but I would settle for a US tour.
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