Borealis - Fall From Grace (2011) (AFM Records Edition 2017)

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Borealis - Fall From Grace (2011) (AFM Records Edition 2017)

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Borealis - Fall From Grace (2011) (AFM Records Edition 2017)

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Year : 2011 (AFM Records Edition 2017)
Style : Melodic Power Metal , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 141 mb


Bio:

With soaring vocals, lightning fast guitars and a rock solid backline, Borealis is bringing leather back, and dragging power metal up with it. It's been that way from the start for these 5 Canadian guys: all or nothing, and it shows in their music. Their self-produced debut 'World of Silence' has garnered attention from all angles of the industry, and word is just starting to get out.Starting out in 2005, Borealis wasn't supposed to sound as it does today. The first songs and live performances were done with a female opera singer. It was quickly realized that the possibilities were limited following that path, so they set out to find the right sound. During their search, enough songs were written to record an album, but there was no luck finding a singer. Finally, it was decided that Matt Marinelli (singer/guitarist) was a douche for not letting on that he could sing up until that point.With their new singer and an arsenal of songs, Borealis entered the studio, and after a long and endlessly drawn out time, World of Silence was unleashed. Having played locally with Kamelot, Epica, and Sonata Arctica with nothing to sell, patient fans were elated to finally get their hands on the album, and Borealis played a packed show with Edguy to support it.With a new partership with Intromental Management, Borealis can now take the next step towards reaching their goal. Just a short history of a band working to fill a tall order. Consisting of Sean Werlick (keys), Mike Briguglio (guitar), Sean Dowell (drums) and Jamie Smith (bass), along with the aformentioned Matt Marinelli, the top of the power metal scene is where these Canadians strive to be, and if there's only one certainty, it's that they won't stop until they're there."To me it was a chemistry that worked right away, ''World Of Silence'' is a power metal masterpiece, capturing the sheer essence of the genre and improving it by adding speed and progressive metal elements! Their sound can be described as being both expressive and melodic, especially in the keyboards and guitar sections as a result of harmonized layering. The vocals of guitar player Matt Marinelli are another point that lifts this band to a very high level. Yes, brothers and sisters; there's a new star born, heading from the west! This release is a blistering one for all those into Progressive Power Metal. Borealis is a band you should try out and believe me you won't be disappointed for one minute." - Officer Nice, Metal to Infinity (users.telenet.be/metaltoinfinity/METALTOINFINITY.htm)Musically Borealis leans towards the power metal sound, not too far removed from a band such as Evergrey or even Savatage in their prime, but also the more progressive bands like Vanden Plas or Dream Theater springs to mind here and there.Right now, with a worldwide management and booking deal signed with Intromental Management, Borealis are focusing on their next album, which also will be the first one released through a record label. Consisting of new songs as well as a few re-arranged and re-recorded songs chosen from 'World of Silence', the album will be a major step forward and will secure Borealis' place among the best bands in metal in 2009.

Album:

Fall From Grace is Borealis’ second release, but it is their first album to be released by Lion Music. As a longtime fan of the band, this was my most anticipated record of the year, and while it doesn’t live up to the debut, it is not a disappointment. This record has been a few years in the making and the efforts of the band really show. If you are familiar with the debut, you’ll notice that this album is more progressive, and the lyrical themes tend to focus more on reality. Regardless, Fall From Grace is a masterful work and one of the best albums of the year.The album kicks off with “Finest Hour”, which is an appropriate title as this is one of the band’s greatest songs. It contains the thrashiest riffing in Borealis’ catalogue and even features some harsh vocals (courtesy of Crimson Shadows vocalist Jimi Maltais). Even more uncharacteristically, this song ends with a long instrumental passage accompanied by a spoken backing track. This song sets the tone for the album as it displays the major improvement made by vocalist and guitarist Matt Marinelli. His effort on the debut was fantastic, but he has stepped it up for this album. This is no more noticeable than on “Watch the World Collapse”, where Marinelli is largely on his own. Aside from the improvement in the vocals, the rest of the band does a great job in displaying their talents. The keyboards on this album, played by Sean Werlick, fit in better than on any other album I’ve heard. Although they rarely come to the forefront of the music, their presence adds to the atmosphere of the music. Werlick sometimes opts to switch to a clean piano sound, such as at the midpoint of “Forgotten Forever”, providing a nice change in pace. Moreover, the drumming on this album is also exceptional. The double bass work on this album stands out over everything else simply because it is so powerful. While the excellent production aids the drum sounds, Sean Dowell is an absolute master of the drums. His talents were displayed better on the first album (particularly at the end of the track “The Afterlife”), but he still provides excellent work here. There are a few tracks where he completely changes the feel of the chorus by going for a restrained, spacious effect (as opposed to constant double bass).Musically, this album deserves the title of progressive. While there are defined choruses, the structure is far looser than previous Borealis songs. It definitely feels as if the band put more time into these songs and really worked to make them catchier. “Where We Started” is a prime example as it is simply one of the most memorable songs I have heard in all of metal. Somehow, the band even manages to incorporate a breakdown into the song without it sounding terrible. The idea of progressive power metal and breakdowns shouldn’t work, but Borealis has always done this well because of the use of keyboard arrangements over top. Another unique feature of the band is its ability to instantly change the feel of the song. Many power metal bands work at a fast pace, or, in the case of a ballad, a slow one. Borealis often manage to change the intensity of their songs several times. The aforementioned “Finest Hour”, and “Forgotten Forever”, along with “Breaking the Curse”, all have moments that will induce head-banging, moments that will force you to sing along, and moments that leave you in awe of the band’s talents. Ironically, the title track is the weakest song on the album. While it has moments of brilliance, it lacks the concentration of the other songs.This album is certainly a grower, so don’t disregard it if you don’t enjoy it on first listen. On the other hand, if tracks like “Where We Started” and “Regeneration” don’t immediately draw you in, Borealis might not be for you. Fall From Grace is a progression, but elements of the band’s previous sound do remain. I can’t give many valid comparisons, because I don’t delve too far into progressive metal, but any fan of power metal should enjoy this album and will love World of Silence, the band’s debut. Ultimately, Borealis created a great album. I have no doubt that the band will be picked up on a huge tour once this album reaches a huge audience. If you are a fan of anything melodic and heavy, check out Fall From Grace.

Line Up:

Matt Marinelli - Guitars, Vocals
Ken Fobert - Guitars
Jamie Smith - Bass
Sean Werlick - Keyboards
Sean Dowell - Drums

Tracklist:

01. Finest Hour 04:02
02. Words I Failed to Say 05:14
03. Fall from Grace 05:39
04. Where We Started 05:18
05. Breaking the Curse 04:54
06. Regeneration 05:45
07. Watch the World Collapse 04:04
08. Take You Over 03:22
09. Forgotten Forever 05:13
10. The Journey (Prologue) 04:48 (Bonus Track)

+ Video "Where We Started" (Official Video)


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