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Track Listings
1 | The Cave |
2 | We Do Not Resist |
3 | In Propaganda |
4 | All Knowing Eye |
5 | Yedidi |
6 | Chains Fall to Gravity |
7 | Like Orpheus |
8 | Poets of Prophetic Messianism |
9 | Left Behind |
10 | My Brother's Keeper |
11 | Take My Hand |
12 | Only the Dead Have Seen the End of War |
13 | The Manifest - Epilogue |
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2018 release, The pioneers of oriental metal are back with their strongest album ever! Featuring guests: Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis), and Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates). Produced by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Symphony X, Arch Enemy, Haken, etc.). Orphaned Land is an Israeli heavy metal band, formed in 1991 under the name Resurrection (changing their name in 1992 to the current name), that combines Jewish, Arabic, and other West Asian influences. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, but has retained two of the founding members, Kobi Farhi (vocals) and Uri Zelcha (bass). Their lyrics promote a message of peace and unity, particularly between the three main Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity).
Product details
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.58 x 5 x 0.37 inches; 3.36 ounces
- Manufacturer : Century Media
- Original Release Date : 2018
- Run time : 1 hour and 4 minutes
- Date First Available : November 30, 2017
- Label : Century Media
- ASIN : B0779JW4DK
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #152,184 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #66,528 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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The subject matter here has been well-broadcasted by pre-release information and hype so I won’t say much other than to say that it is entirely consistent with what Orphaned Land have been about since the early days. I have been following this band since the mid 90’s and they have always transcended the ordinary themes of heavier music and metal in general – their humanitarian efforts and love for mankind pre-eminent. And they have never swerved from intricately infusing the cultural, ethnic and spiritual elements of their being into the music. And while the message of All Is One was clear, I think they have definitely taken things one step farther on this release. Inspired by Plato, few bands have more perfectly depicted the state and problem with mankind than OP have done here. And while many have cried out about the abuses of power, media, religion with angst, OP are gifted in how they balance the anger against the world order and the nature of man’s sin with the love for their brother in offering hope in reconciliation.
Musically, I do like how the band has tapped into their history and crafted more complex and intriguing compositions this time around. I have always felt these guys made great songs, but that they may have simplified things just a bit too much on All Is One. They have incorporated a few guests this time around as well with Steve Hackett (“Chains Fall To Gravity” is definitely one of the highlight tracks here in its lyrical and musical beauty), Hansi Kursch (“Like Orpheus”) and Tomas Lindberg on the heaviest track appropriately named “Only The Dead Have Seen The End Of War.” Really there is so much quality here to digest that it is impossible to pick favorite tracks, but I think the opening track “The Cave” perfectly encompasses both the concept and the musical brilliance of Orphaned Land that it is hard to not keep hitting the repeat button for this song alone. I love, in keeping with the “media mind-control” theme, how certain sections of the lyrics have been both blotted out in the lyric book and censored in the music with a “beep.” But in addition to the opening track, “We Do Not Resist,” “In Propaganda,” “Chains Fall To Gravity,” and “Take My Hand” are brilliant.
I think of Orphaned Land as one of the top 5 progressive metal bands currently active. They easily have one of the most distinctive and original sounds and approaches out there right now – really only Myrath compare, but they are not as innovative or lyrically profound in my opinion – and they never fail to deliver an entrancing and provocative soundscape with each release. The sound quality, the production and the design elements to the booklet/presentation are first-rate (as has really been this band’s MO since 2004’s Mabool) so no fan should hesitate to pick this up. This has also been released in a 2CD mediabook version and in 2LP vinyl, so there is more to come…
vocals overshadowed for me other elements of their music I could like.
This is my favorite Orphaned Land album, period. I found myself listening to it a few times in a row, then put it aside for a few days or even a week or two, and then come back again.
They evolution reminds me evolution of Opeth that started as a band with cookie monster vocals and black metal
arrangement, and then evolved with one of the most sophisticated modern prog metal band (with emphasize to prog).
The album is packed with excellent melodies, lush and interesting arrangements, and a lot of "extras" that I like so much:
choruses, folk and classical instruments, exotic percussion, etc. Just look at the list of guests and instruments they play!
The opened track is a superb prog/symphonic metal song that has it all: catchy melody, pomp, female chorus, and on top of it symphonic and Middle Eastern orchestral arrangement. And don't forget excellent guitar work!
This is a blueprint of the album,and the rest of the songs are in pretty much the same vein plus a couple of ballads with
strong Mid East folk taste.
Another highlight is Chains Fall To Gravity with superb Hackett-like guitar solo. And its solo is actually Steve's!
The only thing to complain is four tracks here feature monster vocals. I still don't understand why
some people like it over clean voice, especially if the vocalist does have great clean voice?! The good thing is it sounds quite organic there and doesn't spoil the overall sound too much. Probably because the music is still lush and femail chorus smooth it up somehow?
Anyway, even if you drop those cookie monster four tracks (that are not that bad, actually) , you still have over 1 hour of great prog/sympho/ethno-Oriental metal extravaganza with excellent vocals and arrangement. And smart lyrics!
And excellent sound quality!
My top 2 album of 2018 so far (right after Perfect Being).
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Oder doch?
Vielleicht noch dieses: Dieses Album bietet eine selten zu findende Symbiose von sprachlicher Aussage (Text) und formvollendeter Komposition (Musik).
Auch wenn man nur der Musik, den Melodien der Instrumente in jedem einzelnen Song, dem Gesang der Musiker, die auf diesem Album verewigt sind, dem Chor, der kraftvoll und nicht nur als Backroundgesang dargestellt wird, lauscht, ohne den textlichen Inhalt zu beachten, finden sich so einzigartige Musikkompositionen auf diesem Album wieder, dass man nur noch Fühlen, nur noch Erleben kann, denn jedes Wort bleibt ein Stammeln vor diesem Meisterwerk, dessen Botschaft weit über den textlichen Inhalt hinaus reicht! Die Stimme von Kobio Farhi und auch von Hansi Kürsch sind absolut perfekt in diesem Album eingewoben - besser geht es nicht. Ein Herzblutalbum aller beteiligten Musiker.
Danke!!!!!!
5 Sterne bei Amazon oder 10 bei den verschieden Metalplattformen reichen bei Weitem nicht aus. Eine dreistellige Sternebewertung wäre wesentlich angebrachter.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 24, 2019