![]() It has its moments for sure, but is unlikely to wow on first listen. The rest of the record tends to feel unremarkable. There’s variety here, it’s not as predictable or safe.įollowing directly after Figure Number 5, Stabbing the Drama is an album that knows what it wants to be and makes for comfortable listening.Ī similar story with the predecessor, Drama features some very strong songs, namely the title track and Nerve, two tracks that are still live staples to this day, and for good reason. In an effort to break away from their established formula, Soilwork’s 2010 album tries to do a lot of different things, and it was certainly a step in the right direction that should be commended.ĭeliverance and The Thrill brought back the reckless and relentless edge, as heard on the band’s early work, where Let This River Flow successfully melded acoustic guitars and sweeping melodies with the rich ballad inspired highs of Strid’s singing voice. Imagine if the songwriting quality was that consistent across the board, I would be singing a different tune for sure. If anything, that makes the disappointment of this album sting worse. Contrast this stance, however, with the fact that two of my favourite Soilwork songs Rejection Role and Distortion Sleep are on the tracklist. I find this album as a whole to blend together into a haze of forgettable white noise for the most part. Divide avoids bottom place as at least it’s heavy enough to keep my attention. I have been a fan of the band for many years, and I never revisit this one. It doesn’t negate the fact that this album is thoroughly unmemorable. Great Divide has some good songs on offer, the title track and Your Beloved Scapegoat being great examples. The 2000s were dominated by Soilwork largely phoning in their performances, and it shows. It’s unfortunate to phrase something so harshly, but there’s no other way to say it. I actually prefer NFO to Soilwork ironically, though that does not sway my mind. It’s clear just how much of an impact Strid’s side band, The Night Flight Orchestra, has had on his songwriting, there’s a lot of crossover. It’s beautifully produced and features some catchy hooks, though it’s too light and airy for my tastes, ultimately lacking the emotion and impact that I have come to expect from Soilwork.Īrrival and When the Universe Spoke are two incredible tracks, but so much on Verklighten leaves a lot to be desired. Let’s start things off by saying that I do really enjoy this album. With the band’s new, EP A Whisp of the Atlantic, released earlier this month, the time has never been better to take a deep dive into the band’s diverse history, as we rank every main Soilwork record. Their current lineup consists of vocalist Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid, guitarists David Andersson and Sylvian Coudrat, as well as Sven Karlsson on keyboards and drummer Bastian Thusgaard. Soilwork are a metal band from Helsigborn, Sweden. ![]()
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