Review: ENSLAVED – “Vertebrae”

Enslaved - “Vertebrae”
released October 21, 2009 on Nuclear Blast

A blacker, grander execution with more progressive leanings when compared with most other Swedish death metal that invokes the Viking spirit, like the savage thrash of Unleashed or the gruff melodic hooks of Amon Amarth. What we do get from the 17-year veterans is an excellent choice of sonic textures throughout, with the vocals alternating between soothing tenors and venomous rasps, which altogether makes for an interesting and daring listening experience that would likely please Opeth fans. Check out the folky backbeat on 5.  

FCC OK.
Try 1, 2, 3, 5

1. Clouds
2. To The Coast
3. Ground
4. Vertebrae
5. New Dawn
6. Reflection
7. Center
8. The Watcher

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