Eight Ways has elements of jazz, progressive metal, gothic metal and traditional metal. The songs are diverse, with something new lurking around every musical corner. Madder Mortem is equally adept at playing straightforward metal riffs and hooks along with unusual, progressive and jazzy sections.
The band's musicianship is excellent, transitioning seamlessly between numerous styles, but vocalist Agnete M. Kirkevaag is the star of the show. She doesn't have a typical metal singing style, but her voice is powerful and distinctive. She can sing very sweetly one moment, then turn into an angry '90s alt rock chick full of angst and bitterness. She's a charismatic vocalist with a wide range of pitches and intensities that really holds your attention.
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(CD cover courtesy Peaceville Records)
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