The music on ReVamp is gothic symphonic metal, in a similar vein to vocalist Floor Jansen's previous band After Forever. Things get off to a bombastic start with "Here's My Hell," with guest vocals from George Oosthoek of Orphanage. The ballad "Sweet Curse" is a duet between Jansen and Russell Allen (Symphony X).
The guests vocalists add some diversity, but Jansen is fully capable of carrying the load herself. "Millions" is an especially strong performance as she transitions between a melodic alto and operatic soprano. "In Sickness 'Til Death Do Us Part: Disdain" is the heaviest song on the album and features vocals from Soilwork's Bjorn "Speed" Strid. It's an interesting dichotomy, as Strid's vocals are harsher than the usual "beauty and the beast" combo.
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(CD cover courtesy Nuclear Blast Records)
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