Paint The World
Sinheresy
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September 19, 2013
Italian Symphonic Metallers SINHERESY have an early Christmas present for you titled "Paint The World". With how well these six combine their talents, how tight and refined each track is, it's not easy to believe this is their first full length LP. I seriously had to go back and check then recheck on that. These guys and girl are so good; their sound is that of a group that's worked together for many, many years.
Alright, so SINHERESY isn't completely new. Way back in 2010 they had a dual tracked demo. Rumor has it, they began as a NIGHTWISH cover band, though of that I am not positive. You will likely hear some NIGHTWISH undertones and influences though, The following year would see the release of their first EP named "The Spiders And The Butterfly." Critics and fans loved these five fresh tracks, and hopes were that a full length album would be soon to follow.
Fall of 2013 would finally end the long wait, and SINHERESY would reappear with "Paint The World". Are Symphonic Metal fans in for a treat? Definitely. Taking a slightly different approach with their sound, they mix male and female vocals throughout each song. Rather than harsh male vocals and softer female vocals, such as say EPICA, theirs offers the softer cleaner vocals from both for the most part. Vocals are by Cecilia Petrini and Stefano Sain. Their voices blend and complement each other beautifully.
Did I mention the music yet? It's very tightly and expertly done. From the epic opening of "Last Fall", you will know what I mean. Along with the heavy hitter "Last Fall", favorites included title track "Paint The World" with its excellent guitar riffs and vocal changes. "Roses & Thorns" had some unexpected and wonderful vocal tweaks along with some lovely piano. What beautiful ballads both the latter and "Our Angel" are. "Breakpoint" is one of several catchy tunes, containing some varied vocal and musical changes that suit it perfectly. My ultimate favorite was "Elua's Gift" with a heavy dose of Arabic influence.
If you are a fan of NIGHTWISH, KAMELOT, EPICA, or Symphonic Metal in general, this is an album for you. As stated in the beginning of this review, it's almost impossible to believe this is their first full length LP. As impressive as "Paint The World" is, I already can't wait to see how they will top this.
9 / 10
Almost Perfect
"Paint The World" Track-listing:
1. Last Fall
2. The Gambler
3. Paint The World
4. Roses & Thorns
5. Made For Sin
6. Breakpoint
7. Lost In The Shadows
8. Our Angel
9. Elua's Gift
10. Lying Dreams
Sinheresy Lineup:
Cecilia Petrini - Vocals
Stefano Sain - Vocals
Davide Sportiello - Bass guitar
Lorenzo Pasutto - Guitar
Alex Vescovi - Drums
Daniele Girardelli - Keyboards
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