The Bottom Line
The Swedish melodic death metal pioneers deliver an album that's both true to their roots and completely relevant with what's happening today.
Pros
- Great dual guitar sound.
- Excellent combination of death metal and melodic vocals.
- Guest vocalist Lisa Miskovsky is a breath of fresh air.
Cons
- None.
Description
- Released in North America on February 7, 2006 on Ferret Music.
- Album produced by band members Anders Friden, Bjorn Gelotte and Jesper Stromblad.
- Limited edition digipak also includes DVD.
Guide Review - In Flames - Come Clarity
When a band has been around as long as In Flames, every new release is going to be criticized. If they keep doing things like they did in the past some people say they are "stale" and "irrelevant." On the other hand, if they try to keep up with what is going on now other fans will scream "sellout." On their latest album, In Flames has done a great job in keeping with their classic sound while also doing some experimenting and being relevant with today's metal scene.
They were a pioneer of the melodic death metal genre and this album stays true to that with a combination of screaming and melodic vocals from Anders Friden. Guitarists Bjorn Gelotte and Jesper Stromblad continue to come up with creative riffs and interesting song structures.
One of the unique parts of the album is the guest appearance of Lisa Miskovsky on the song "Dead End." She's a Swedish pop star who also co-wrote the Backstreet Boys song "Shape Of My Heart." She has a great voice and it's an interesting change of pace.
This album is the complete package that's both brutal and melodic. It's diverse in both style and vocals and has everything you want and expect from an In Flames album plus a few surprises.
