It's not for the musicianship; while at least competent and occasionally impressive, none of the players are exactly grandmasters of their respective instruments. Song structure, and melodic and rhythmic devices, are generally predictable rather than innovative. If you've had any exposure to symphonic metal, you probably know most of the elements that Therion throw into the mix power chords, classical embellishments, and the urge to salute or make a sacrifice.
If you like the genre already, Therion is probably a foregone conclusion for you; if you don't like the genre, there's probably nothing I could tell you about Therion would be enough to convince you.
I share your imagined reluctance; however, Therion is indeed a Very Good Band, and Theli is what I consider to be one of their finest albums, or at the very least the first fine album that features their matured sound.
In classic concept album form, it begins with an intro and ends with a conclusion and maintains a thematic and stylistic consistency throughout.
There is no extended narrative that truly ties the songs together, but it still manages to take you on a wonderful mystic metallic journey. To Mega Therion is a powerful and energetic song, worthy of being the band's signature; each weapon in their arsenal is used with devastating precision. This includes both male and female vocals, solo and choral, and the trademark roar of Christofer one of the last songs he actually sings on, for better or worse - in my opinion it's perfect for The world will burn!
In the Desert of Set is also a personal favorite, with faux-Eqyptian metal riffage a beloved tool of metal bands from Maiden to Nile and a downright catchy refrain. Invocation of Naamah is an excellent example of the band's style and strengths, alternately pounding and symphonic. And without a doubt, the slight re-working of Siren of the Woods only improves an already haunting and anthemic gem of a song.
Well, Nightside of Eden has its ups and downs. The slightly spoken, growling vocals come as a blow to anyone desperately trying to forget the legion of Marylin Manson soundalikes that cropped up in the 90's, but the song itself is not bad The musical bookends are decent, though also nothing special Interludium is pretty rockin'. Listen with at least something like Wikipedia handy. All in all, I like Theli very much Hard to say. If Symphonic Metal is your thing, there are few bands who are better at it.
I'm not usually a fan of the genre, but if all the bands were this good I might re-think my stance. I'm personally very glad that I let Therion overcome my many objections. Four stars for metalheads, three for the average progger. Those familiar with Anathema's transition from a niche market death metal band to a marketable outfit making high quality, tasteful albums will understand what I mean when I say this is the album where Therion did the same thing.
Right from the opening "Preludium" we are presented with something far more palatable and easily digested than anything the band have recorded up to now. Choirs, orchestrations and keyboards abound throughout, while operatic vocals and symphonic sounds become the order of the day. In retrospect, band leader Christofer Johnsson says that he had dreamed of making this album for several years, and had kept songs back from previous albums until he had the budget to do them justice.
The music is, as it always has been and always will be, rooted in metal and heavy rock, but from now on that would be the base for the music rather than its raison d'etre.
The album is neatly divided into two by the brief "Interludium", where the Mike Sammes singers appear to meet "Abadon's bolero". The later half of "Theli" finds the confidence of the band increasing rapidly. We should of course bear in mind that Therion is very much the brainchild of Christofer Johnsson, who remains the prime architect of the development of Therion even today.
The aforementioned "The siren of the woods" is a truly majestic composition. See More. Theli Comments This album was a total surprise when they release Today its a clasical piece Higly recommended. Therion Discography.
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Bueno, especialmente los covers. Therion - Deggial
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