From Bandcamp, "In Exile" is not telling stories about witches, ghouls, or tentacled beings emerging from the depths. It is we, the people, who are on this path. On "In Exile", each song represents a world of its own." The album has eleven songs, and "Lost in Exile" is the first. A slow and somber guitar passage leads off the song, and then it gets going. When the semi-harsh vocals come in, some backing ambiance joins. The music lies somewhere between Black Metal, Folk Metal, and Progressive Metal for me, and there is also a good deal of melody present. Her face is beautiful, but when you look at it from a side angle, you can see disease in her.

"Lapis Fire: Through the Mist" has another sad but charming sound. It's like the band teases you with pretty melodies to lure you into their world of veiled anger and hopelessness, but they hang the latter element out there in suspension. "Tristesse in Exile" has a folky swing to it. The melody line is simple, but very effective at passing a heavy emotional burden on the listener. Revel in its simple charms. "Jade Fire: A Paragon" carries another poignant message in the music, and I begin to marvel at how well crafted the melodies are in addition to how powerful they convey emotion in their music.

"When Comes the Dawn?" begins with expressive clean guitars and meaty bass notes. The dawn is supposed to be a time of renewal, for which each new day comes hope. But if it ceases to come one morning, how would you feel? "May Mountains Never Fall" has a good combination of hardened Metal elements with melodies. It's a statement of hope that things you have come to rely on never die. There is almost a jovial Punk sound in this song. "A Queen in Exile" has beautiful clean tones that open the song and give way to another emotionally charged song that almost reminds me of the magic of THE CURE. "Beyond the Meadows, Beyond the Moors" is a shorter song with a beautifully depressing sound. It reminds me of coming to a crossroads in your life and being unsure what direction to head it. You need faith to take the first step. The vocals are so damn pretty in this song.

"Carnelian Fire: The Gallows" is more raucous and energetic, and swings away from poignant melodies to more of an aggressive sound. Still, the emotional impact is weighted. "Where Are You" closes the album. It's a tender final song that leaves the question out there with emphasis. It makes me feel both settled and restless at the same time. 1476 has one thing that a lot of bands are missing today...an original sound. They flawlessly combine several genres of music into a synergy that is engaging, expressive, and very catchy. You can feel the heavy emotions in nearly every song as well. Sophisticated yet accessible, this is an album that is a contender for album of the year.