Your True Self is the second album from the unique project Star Queen, and the second part of the concept which started in 2002 with their debut "Faithbringer". There is only a light motive connecting the two albums. The sound now is much more powerful - and definitely more gothic and melancholic. The long solos and power metal elements are replaced with darker lyrics, more melodies and harmonies. The progressive structure of the songs and the classical heavy metal background are the trademarks of Winterlong's guitar player Thorbjorn Englund and his style of arranging and producing. Singer and composer Stella Tormanoff has done the artwork this time and developed the fairy tale of "Faithbringer" into the philosophical and existencial quest of being Your True Self. The vocals are so syncrethic, so there is not so much to compare them with. The album features two new members - Peter Uven (bass) and Mats Holma (drums). They are both from Sweden. Uven shows very original bass playing on the CD - more typical for the '70s and quite unusual on today's heavy metal.
Check out the artist's website:
http://lionmusic.com
Track List:
1. Exile
2. Your True Self
3. Rainbow
4. Existence
5. Virginia And The Wizard
6. Crystal Heart
7. Draft
8. Revelation Of Our Malice
9. Merciless Faith
10. Cryptic Epistle
11. Labyrinth Of Spleen
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
Check out the artist's website:
http://lionmusic.com
Track List:
1. Exile
2. Your True Self
3. Rainbow
4. Existence
5. Virginia And The Wizard
6. Crystal Heart
7. Draft
8. Revelation Of Our Malice
9. Merciless Faith
10. Cryptic Epistle
11. Labyrinth Of Spleen
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- METAL: Progressive Metal
- METAL: Gothic Metal
- SOLO FEMALE ARTIST