| This Is the Sound | ||||
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| Released | 30 June 2017 | |||
| Recorded | New Sound Studio in Pfäffikon, Zürich, Switzerland | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, Celtic metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 59:52 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Tommy Vetterli | |||
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This Is the Sound is the first studio album by the Swiss progressive metal band Cellar Darling. It was released on 30 June 2017 by Nuclear Blast.[1]
Reception
This Is the Sound received positive reviews by critics upon release.
Writing for Heavy, Dave Griffiths wrote, "This Is The Sound is a modern day work of art. The three talented musicians behind Cellar Darling have just raised the bar in the Celtic/Folk Metal world to a whole new level."[2] Charlotte Ekin from Distorted Sound magazine also gave a positive review writing, "This Is The Sound is a great example of what can be made when certain elements from genres collide and risks are taken."[3]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Anna Murphy. All music by Anna Murphy, Ivo Henzi & Merlin Sutter.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Avalanche" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Black Moon" | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Challenge" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Hullaballoo" | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Six Days" | 5:49 |
| 6. | "The Hermit" | 3:16 |
| 7. | "Water" | 1:54 |
| 8. | "Fire, Wind & Earth" | 4:41 |
| 9. | "Rebels" | 5:34 |
| 10. | "Under the Oak Tree..." | 4:13 |
| 11. | "...High Above These Crowns" | 2:45 |
| 12. | "Starcrusher" | 3:20 |
| 13. | "Hedonia" | 7:28 |
| 14. | "Redemption" | 5:19 |
| Total length: | 59:52 | |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "The Cold Song" | John Dryden, Henry Purcell | 4:06 |
| 16. | "Mad World" | Roland Orzabal | 3:23 |
| 17. | "The Prophet's Song" | Brian May | 7:25 |
| Total length: | 74:43 | ||
Personnel
Musicians
- Anna Murphy – vocals, hurdy-gurdy, flute, keyboards
- Ivo Henzi – guitars, bass guitar
- Merlin Sutter – drums
Chart performance
| Chart (2017) |
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|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[4] | 88 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] | 16 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[6] | 19 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 47 |
References
- ↑ "CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: 'This Is The Sound' Album Due In June". Blabbermouth. April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
-"CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: Debut Album To Be Released Via NUCLEAR BLAST". Blabbermouth. January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018. - ↑ Dave Griffiths (June 9, 2017). "[ALBUM REVIEW] CELLAR DARLING 'This Is The Sound'". Heavy. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ↑ Charlotte Ekin (July 3, 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: This Is The Sound - Cellar Darling". Distorted Sound. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
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