The Metamorphosis Melody
| The Metamorphosis Melody | ||||
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| Studio album by Midnattsol | ||||
| Released | 22 April 2011 | |||
| Recorded | Klangschmiede Studio E, Mellrichstadt, Germany | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 56:19 | |||
| Language | English, Norwegian | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Markus Stock | |||
| Midnattsol chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| About.com |    [1] |
| Metal Storm | (7.8/10)[2] |
| Femme Metal | (90/100)[3] |
| Metal Temple | [4] |
The Metamorphosis Melody is the third studio album by the German Gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol. It was released in 2011 on Napalm Records. A limited edition was released with a bonus track and a DVD featuring a Midnattsol live performance of 17 October 2009 at Metal Female Voices Fest VII in Wieze, Belgium.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Carmen Elise Espenæs, except for "A Predator's Prey" by Daniel Droste, all music composed by Midnattsol.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alv" ("Elf") | 1:45 |
| 2. | "The Metamorphosis Melody" | 5:52 |
| 3. | "Spellbound" | 5:23 |
| 4. | "The Tide" | 5:16 |
| 5. | "A Poet's Prayer" | 5:31 |
| 6. | "Forlorn" | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Kong Valemons kamp" ("King Valemon's Struggle") | 6:34 |
| 8. | "Goodbye" | 3:31 |
| 9. | "Forvandlingen" ("Transformation") | 6:53 |
| 10. | "Motets makt" ("Courage Power") | 5:21 |
| 11. | "My Re-Creation" | 5:24 |
| 12. | "A Predator's Prey" (limited edition bonus track) | 5:29 |
Total length: |
61:48 | |
Limited edition bonus DVD En natt i Wieze
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "En natt i nord" ("A Night in the North") | 6:17 |
| 2. | "Haunted" | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Northern Light" | 6:48 |
| 4. | "Konkylie" ("Seashell") | 7:58 |
| 5. | "Open Your Eyes" | 5:49 |
| 6. | "Lament" | 5:37 |
| 7. | "Intro" | 0:51 |
| 8. | "Skogens lengsel" ("The Forest's Longing") | 5:33 |
| 9. | "Tapt av håp" ("The Loss of Hope") | 8:42 |
| 10. | "Outro" | 0:48 |
Total length: |
53:00 | |
Personnel
Midnattsol
- Carmen Elise Espenæs - Vocals
- Birgit Öllbrunner - Bass & Acoustic Bass & Mouthharp
- Daniel Droste - Guitar
- Alex Kautz - Guitar & Acoustic Guitar
- Daniel Fischer - Keyboards
- Christopher Merzinsky - Drums & Percussion
Production
- Markus Stock - producer, engineer, mixing, mastering
- Stefan Heilemann - artwork, photography
References
- ↑ Bowar, Chad. "Midnattsol - The Metamorphosis Melody". Heavy Metal. About.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "Midnattsol - The Metamorphosis Melody". Metal Storm. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Cannella, Tony (19 May 2012). "Midnattsol – “The Metamorphosis Melody” (2011)". Femme Metal Webzine. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Novak, Mike (18 May 2011). "Midnattsol - The Metamorphosis Melody (CD)". Metal Temple.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
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