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This Is the Sound

This Is the Sound
Studio album by
Cellar Darling
Released30 June 2017 (2017-06-30)
RecordedNew Sound Studio in Pfäffikon, Zürich, Switzerland
GenreProgressive metal, Celtic metal, folk metal
Length59:52
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerTommy Vetterli
Cellar Darling chronology
This Is the Sound
(2017) 		The Spell
(2019)
Singles from This Is The Sound
  1. "Challenge"
    Released: 23 September 2016
  2. "Black Moon"
    Released: 19 May 2017
  3. "Avalanche"
    Released: 17 June 2017

This Is the Sound is the first studio album by the Swiss progressive metal band Cellar Darling. It was released on 30 June 2017 by Nuclear Blast.[1]

Reception

This Is the Sound received positive reviews by critics upon release.

Writing for Heavy, Dave Griffiths wrote, "This Is The Sound is a modern day work of art. The three talented musicians behind Cellar Darling have just raised the bar in the Celtic/Folk Metal world to a whole new level."[2] Charlotte Ekin from Distorted Sound magazine also gave a positive review writing, "This Is The Sound is a great example of what can be made when certain elements from genres collide and risks are taken."[3]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Anna Murphy. All music by Anna Murphy, Ivo Henzi & Merlin Sutter.

No.TitleLength
1."Avalanche"4:08
2."Black Moon"4:12
3."Challenge"3:38
4."Hullaballoo"3:35
5."Six Days"5:49
6."The Hermit"3:16
7."Water"1:54
8."Fire, Wind & Earth"4:41
9."Rebels"5:34
10."Under the Oak Tree..."4:13
11."...High Above These Crowns"2:45
12."Starcrusher"3:20
13."Hedonia"7:28
14."Redemption"5:19
Total length:59:52
Limited edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."The Cold Song"John Dryden, Henry Purcell4:06
16."Mad World"Roland Orzabal3:23
17."The Prophet's Song"Brian May7:25
Total length:74:43

Personnel

Musicians

  • Anna Murphy – vocals, hurdy-gurdy, flute, keyboards
  • Ivo Henzi – guitars, bass guitar
  • Merlin Sutter – drums

Chart performance

Chart (2017)
  • Peak
  • position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[4] 88
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 16
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[6] 19
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 47

References

  1. ^ "CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: 'This Is The Sound' Album Due In June". Blabbermouth. April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
    -"CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: Debut Album To Be Released Via NUCLEAR BLAST". Blabbermouth. January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Dave Griffiths (June 9, 2017). "[ALBUM REVIEW] CELLAR DARLING 'This Is The Sound'". Heavy. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Charlotte Ekin (July 3, 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: This Is The Sound - Cellar Darling". Distorted Sound. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  6. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_the_Sound