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A female sextet from Bergen, Norway, named
Octavia
Sperati take the melodic metal approach to their debut album “Winter
Enclosure.” It’s mostly a gothic doom sound, but also
some melodious black metal influences in their riffs. There are a
few really nice parts but there are some mediocre parts that offset
them. With the female vocals, it’s reminiscent of The Gathering,
The 3rd and the Mortal, Nightwish, or Lacuna Coil. The mesmerizing
female vocals are among the best assets for the band, almost Tori
Amos like at times. Musically, “Winter Enclosure” is simple
yet full of sound for the most part. Certain songs have components
that seem to lack vitality and can get monotonous. Octavia Sperati
could also be a little tighter and are a little immature with their
writing. Though it will probably improve with time; this is their
first release. Rating: 70 |
