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"Under The Rose" is perhaps the record’s catchiest moment, Vallo swooning "I’ve been burning in water/And drowning in flames" over some tight, gothic-tinged arpeggios courtesy of guitarist Lily Lazer. Much of H.I.M’s oeuvre continues to dwell on matters of the heart, the likes of "Killing Loneliness" and "Vampire Heart" mostly concerned with the prospect of finding love in a dark world. That said, it’s important to point out, though, that there’s more to this band than pleasing teenage girls: "In The Night-Side Of Eden" fuses sprawling, progressive complexity to croaked gothic vocals, an interesting diversion that belies H.I.M's reputation as unashamed crowd pleasers. --Louis Pattison
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I wasnt sure what to expect from the whole album as Wings of a Butterfly is such a strong single, and after seeing HIM live on Monday I was rather sceptical. But I can safely say that the whole thing is awesome. Best tracks for me: Wings of a Butterfly, Vampire Heart, Behind the Crimson Door & In the Nightside of Eden. I have now listened to the whole album twice.
For anybody who hasn't listened to HIM before, try it you might like it! I'm definitely going to try and convert a few workmates to the vocal talents of Mr Ville Valo.
Now when you've got Ville Valo on vocals, it's always going to bear some resemblance to the HIM of old, but they've cut down on the minor keys and posturing, instead embracing a big rock sound with gothic undertones, rather than the other way around. Hopefully, that will be enough to retain their fanatical fanbase, but will it be enough to embrace a new audience. I can't answer that question, but there are songs here that would easily cross over - "Under The Rose" being one, and the title track being another.
The title track in particular, might be the best song HIM have yet recorded. It's the one number where you see why the hired U2 and Cure knob twiddler Tim Palmer. Melodic, dark and anthemic, it's a bold step for HIM and one that, hopefully, will pay off.
But they haven't neglected the fans of old. "Vampire Blues", the retitled "Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly" (which was renamed for single release) and "Behind The Crimson Door" will all keep old timers happy. The latter would have been a better single, but might rock jut a little too hard. They save of the the best for last with "In The Nightside Of Eden". Chock full of minor keys, treated vocals and a charging guitar riff, it runs "Dark Light" a close second for the best track award.
I'm not sure how this is going to work for HIM. Roughly split 50/50 between old and new HIM, the old fans will buy it, but mutter about the change of direction. Whether they can cross over to a more mainstream image is in the lap of the gods. Their history and image is against them, but given a fair hearing, this could persuade others to cross over to the heartagram.
I don't like 'Under The Rose' - mainly because it doesn't fit in with the sound HIM were trying to create within the album.
Darker and more melancholic tracks such as 'Face Of God' and 'Play Dead' are also one of my favourites, and are favoured by other rock fans too.
A great album!
4/5
The stand out tracks for me so far are; Killing Loneliness, Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly, Behind The Crimson... Read more
with "dark light"
a mesmerising twisting album with songs to rattle and massage the heart,... Read more
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