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Format:Audio CD
There are perhaps five or six really strong songs on here, with the rest of them good ones. To my ears, it is far better than the recent offerings of many far more well-known bands who perform in this general style. Orchestration and choirs don't swamp the music, and Katra Solopuro's voice is certainly not overpowered by the instrumentation.
The relative obscurity of Katra is a great shame; this is female-fronted rock, in the symphonic metal style, with good tunes, and well-played, and it is very listenable. I would certainly go and see them on stage, if I had the opportunity.
The relative obscurity of Katra is a great shame; this is female-fronted rock, in the symphonic metal style, with good tunes, and well-played, and it is very listenable. I would certainly go and see them on stage, if I had the opportunity.
Format:Audio CD
As for the most female-fronted metal bands, the visual appearance of the group is important next to the sound. As far as the visuals are concerned, singer Katra Solopuro is a breathtaking beauty. Fortunately she also has a beautiful voice. The 'Out of the Ashes' album as a whole I like more than 'Beast within', though few songs really stand out. Nevertheless Katra again produced a really solid and fine peace of metal.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not bad, but a step down from Beast Within
31 Jan 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first discovered Katra through the song "Kuunpoika" a Finnish version of "Hijo del la Luna". I liked it a lot, so I went and bought the CD. I found Katra to have a lovely voice and to sing in a nice operatic style. I am a big fan of Within Temptation, and Beast Within reminded me a bit of them.
So as soon as Katra's second CD, Out of the Ashes, became available, I bought it. After listening to it a few times, I have formed my opinion of it. Frankly, it was a disappointment. I liked it ok overall, but none of the tracks really stood out (I like Hide and Seek well enough though). But what I really missed was the operatic style so prevalent in her first album. Out of the Ashes is more rockish, so she sings in a lower range and the beauty of her voice is greatly diminished. The music is still good, but not good enough to make up for the changed singing style.
I still recommend this CD to fans of her first album, but if you are new to Katra, start with Beast Within.
So as soon as Katra's second CD, Out of the Ashes, became available, I bought it. After listening to it a few times, I have formed my opinion of it. Frankly, it was a disappointment. I liked it ok overall, but none of the tracks really stood out (I like Hide and Seek well enough though). But what I really missed was the operatic style so prevalent in her first album. Out of the Ashes is more rockish, so she sings in a lower range and the beauty of her voice is greatly diminished. The music is still good, but not good enough to make up for the changed singing style.
I still recommend this CD to fans of her first album, but if you are new to Katra, start with Beast Within.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Could Have Been Better
18 April 2011
Format:Audio CD
I have this album from Katra. I have yet to buy Beast Within, which is my favorite of the two. I personally was disappointed with this album. I thought it was okay, but nothing really hit me and made me want to listen to it multiple times like the majority of albums I buy do.
A Different Side of Katra
30 Dec 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed this latest release. It shows off a different side of Katra. I enjoyed the songs because it different than the Beast Within. Let's face it. Songwriters and bands release songs to show their talent and changing mood. It would be boring if Katra released another Beast Within. And if the subsequent release was another Beast Within. Yes, Beast Within was unique just as Out of The Ashes is unique. I'm glad Out of The Ashes is different. This is just another transition, and it is refreshing.
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