SEIGMEN — Metropolis (review)

SEIGMEN — Metropolis album cover Album · 1995 · Non-Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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"Metropolis" is the third full-length studio album by Norwegian rock act Seigmen. The album was released through the 1:70 label in October 1995. It´s the successor to "Total" from 1994. The original album release features Norwegian language lyrics, but the band released an English language version of the album in February 1996 titled "Metropolis – The Grandmaster Recordings". Probably as an attempt to have a breakthrough outside of Scandinavia. "Metropolis" is Seigmen´s most commercially successful release and although it´s not a mainstrean seeking rock album, it is overall more accessible than the two albums which precede it.

Stylistically the music is dark, heavy (not in a heavy metal fashion), and melancholic rock and although this is generally a bit more harder edged and energetic, I´m often reminded of The Cure albeit with Norwegian lyrics. Lead vocalist Alex Møklebust, whispers, sings emotional parts, and at times a bit more raw, and his voice and singing style are great for this style of music. The bass is a prominent instrument in Seigmen´s music and along with the two guitars create a gloomy and depressive atmosphere. The drums are dynamic and perfectly compliment both the softer parts of the music as well as the louder and more hard rocking sections.

Among the highlights on the 11 track, 57:38 minutes long album are the opening title track, the anthemic "Slaver av solen", the beatiful instrumental "Circus", and the 11:47 minutes long closing track "Nemesis" (which does end with 3 minutes of annoying feedback noise, but is otherwise a great track). Every track on the album is worth a mention though, and "Metropolis" is through and through a quality release. That feeling is further enhanced by the incredibly well sounding production job, which is both powerful, detailed, and suiting the music perfectly. A 4 star (80%) rating is deserved.
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