Song Review // 2020-08-05

Ihsahn

Eremita

Arrival

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Vocals

I found out that Ihsahn actually often has guest vocalists.

Celestial Violence was the first song I heard by him. It is on my second playlist. When I heard the song I didn't know it was Einar from Leprous singing on that track. I wanted to hear the combination again. He is featured in this song. I really like Ihsahn's screams. Einar showcases a more melodic style that works well with the changes in the music. They both bring different types of intensity to this song!

Music

The music has a uniqueness to it. It is progressive but has an atmospheric quality. The guitar solo felt a little out of place for me. Obviously well done, but just a little weird. 

Lyrics

The lyrics do a good job of painting a picture of someone trying to hide out from something that is hard to deal with. Maybe they found themselves hiding and then realized it wouldn't help. What was done was done.

Within this cloak of shame
There is nothing worth undoing
The night outside is still the same

White snow would cover every track
Of this escape whence noone knew
And all the fears should be long dead
The night outside was still the same