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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By JohnInBlack
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I came at this album with a slight air of trepidation after watching the hugely disappointing We Came With Northern Winds and cringing through Liv's appalling vocal performance.
Well, after 6 six listens to this album I have to say I am incredibly pleased. The songs are superb, the atmosphere of the album is haunting, ethereal and beautiful. I have enjoyed every Leaves Eyes album but there has always been a slight but...with each one. This one has no negatives for me what so ever.
There are hints at some of the early Theatre Of Tragedy work, similarities to Tristania and leanings towards Midnattsol (Liv's sisters band) with the folk influences.
Leaves Eyes have shown a real maturity with this album and for a new listener to the band, sounds like nothing they have released so far, this is a real advancement for the band.
I have absolutely no hesitation in giving this album the full 5 stars.
The bonus live DVD is superb and a much better performance than the previously mentioned release.
Well, after 6 six listens to this album I have to say I am incredibly pleased. The songs are superb, the atmosphere of the album is haunting, ethereal and beautiful. I have enjoyed every Leaves Eyes album but there has always been a slight but...with each one. This one has no negatives for me what so ever.
There are hints at some of the early Theatre Of Tragedy work, similarities to Tristania and leanings towards Midnattsol (Liv's sisters band) with the folk influences.
Leaves Eyes have shown a real maturity with this album and for a new listener to the band, sounds like nothing they have released so far, this is a real advancement for the band.
I have absolutely no hesitation in giving this album the full 5 stars.
The bonus live DVD is superb and a much better performance than the previously mentioned release.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By BigMac
Format:Audio CD
Being a big fan of Leaves' Eyes and having all their albums to date, I was eagerly awaiting delivery of my pre-ordered copy of Meredead. It's certainly very different from their previous releases. Nothing like as heavy or dramatic as previous albums such as Vinland Saga and Njord which are my favourites. This is much lighter and rather laid back overall and there is a very strong folksong feeling to many of the tracks. Some wouldn't be out of place in a Gaelic rock album. Although there are contributions from the choir and orchestra they are much less powerful than previously. Only around half of the songs have English lyrics and I struggled a bit difficult to understand the overal concept. More plays required. The line up has changed (again); only vocalists Liv Kristine & Alexander Krull and guitarist Thorsten Bauer remaining from the previous album. This seems to have had a big effect on the overall sound. All-in-all a bit disappointed. It's quite enjoyable, just not the Leaves' Eyes is was expecting.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LemurKat
Format:Audio CD
I love this album - for the songs that I have heard before, but rendered now in the beautiful tones of Liv Kristine. "To France" (I heard from Blind Guardian) and "Krakevisa" (a traditional Scandinavian folk song about a crow) stand out immediately to me. The others are equally haunting. A beautiful blend of sweet vocals, folk music and the occasional heavier moment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Leaves Eyes; Mereadead CD
Great songs, good price, slightly different from other albums by Leaves Eyes, more Folk to it, but one of my favourites, def' like the sound of it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gaelic, Gothic, Rock, Metal.
How is that for a description of Leaves Eyes latest album; gaelic, gothic, rock, metal? Having read the other reviews I was expecting a somewhat half cast album. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Rychetnik
3.0 out of 5 stars
Folk metal
Another good album from the Norwegian folk-rock-metal combo band. Nothing really new here, style and substance remains the same. Still worth a listen.
Published 12 months ago by N. Irshad
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not good
The bonus DVD is so bad,it is very embarrassing for the band. The sound is totally awful.Why to release something like that. The album is very weak tot a strong tune on it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by bob twain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing follow-up to Njord
This limited edition of Meredead by Leaves Eyes is much better than i thought it would be. I really loved the previous album, Njord, and feared this one wouldn't be as good but if... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Orchid_Rose89
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Gothic Rock/Metal
I like it, but on first listen it just was not entirely what I expected. It has a softer tone throughout and some nice gothic folk/rock numbers, plus Liv appears to be back to her... Read more
Published 23 months ago by ColinD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lighter than Njord, but possibly better
Like other reviewers I was a bit surprised by this album. It's lighter than I was expecting, which would have been a negative for me had I known - on listening though it works... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Paul Ganney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different but good
Leaves' Eyes are a band that change with every album, I was anticpating a refinement of Njord but this goes even further than I imagined. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Devall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Metal done differently.
Another extraordinary album from this innovative band. Totally different from Njord or their earlier work, this has distinctly Celtic/folk influences all tangled up in heavy metal. Read more
Published 24 months ago by A. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Tale of a Sea Goth ...
"Meredead" it turns out is Old English for "Sea-Dead" , the restless spirits of those drowned at sea. Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by Dave B (Leeds, UK)
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