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Teenage angst and gothic melodrama find a home once again on Hide From The Sun, the fifth album from Helsinki’s internationally successful rockers The Rasmus. Modern rock is presently somewhat lacking in songs about wanting to be a vampire, but pomp-tinged epics like "Night After Night (Out Of The Shadows)" and "Lucifer’s Angel" appear to be infused with the requisite dark romance and brooding composure to appeal to gothic sorts turned off by the more grating extremes of modern metal.
The most immediately hooky number here is "No Fear", which fuses slow-burning verses to a anthemic rock chorus, guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi unleashing crunchy metal riffs from his instrument as frontman Lauri Ylönen singing "rain falls down from the Northen skies/Like poisoned knives, with no mercy" in quavering dark-emo pitch. There’s a shift in mood, however, for "Sail Away"--a light acoustic number boasting a surprisingly emotive, cello-laden middle eight. Most metal fans will still desire a bit more bite from their rock offerings, but The Rasmus’ bruised take on pop-tinged goth has won them an army of fans, and Hide From The Sun won’t disappoint them. --Louis Pattison
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After listening to The Rasmus live at Newcastle and owning Dead Letters and Live letters since they were released I was keen to own a copy of their new album and I wasn't disappointed. If you asked me to choose a favourite song I would'nt be able to as there are so many good ones. All of them are catchy from the currently released No Fear to the slightly softer Keep your Heart Broken. Lauri's strong husky yet smooth voice is complimented by Aki, Eero and Pauli's strong and smooth playing and backing vocals, all together they are a band to be reckoned with. I would suggest it's a must for all The Rasmus fans.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album seriously blew me away. Hide from the Sun builds on the melancholic, haunting style of Dead Letters, but then drags you that one step further with upbeat positivity as well. The range of songs is a real eye-opener, with heavier tracks such as Shot, Night After Night and Lucifer's Angel, and more mellow songs like Sail Away and Don't Let Go. The band appear tighter than ever and their music is even more polished and well-thought-out than before. Lauri, Aki, Pauli and Eero's musical talent and Lauri's dynamic vocals have been used to maximum effect so every song is different and there is a track to suit any mood you are in.
I really couldn't name a favourite track, the mood you are in will dictate which songs you want to hear...listen and see what I mean.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After 2004's breakthrough album Dead Letters The Ramsus had a lot to live up to with this album. I think that they pulled it off. This album is slightly darker and contains some slightly heavier songs with the same melodic sounds that this band have always used. The tunes are catchy and memorable, especially Shot.
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Excellent Album
I first heard of this band when the awful single "In the Shadows" got into the top ten in the charts back in 2003. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
HFTS Review
I have been a fan of The Rasmus ever since Dead Letters was released and I was so excited and anxious for the release of this album. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Ms. K. Bagshawe
DON'T HIDE...BUY THIS!
For a band that receives a lot of mocking and bad press, the Rasmus are great musicians.
I didn't know what to expect when I bought their previous album and loved... Read more
I didn't know what to expect when I bought their previous album and loved... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by Kay Scarlet
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dam, wrong product. My review is on the enhanced version... i really got this...
Published on 18 July 2006 by Lee
Er...hmmm...
I do not regret purchasing Hide from the Sun, and I am likely to get Dead Letters, but there is a bit to be adressed. Read more
Published on 18 July 2006 by Lee
Four Fabulous Finns
After hearing "Sail Away" by this Finnish group, this album was a must-have for me. Fans of pop rock, goth and/or `80s "monster" rock will love this album, and I still can't... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2006 by Amanda Richards
Pleasantly surprised...
I recently heard "In the Shadows" after a long time, and must say it is a very catchy and infectious tune. Read more
Published on 15 April 2006 by Monkey
Not bad.....but they set themselves a high bar to tackle
All in all, this is a good album, no fear is probably the best song on the album, with a slight similarity to In the Shadows. Read more
Published on 6 April 2006 by P. Garland
another great album
As a big fan of Dead Letters, I bought this album as soon as I heard of its existence and I wasn't disappointed. I am in fact listening to it as I write this review! Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2006 by Mr. N. Wildman
Yet another amazing album!
This follow up to 2004's platinum-selling 'Dead Letters' album is one of the best The Rasmus have given. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2006 by "sharon999"
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