Considering they’ve been around for almost three decades, it’s only fair to expect a Finnish symphonic metal band. night wish slow down or lose steam as the years go by. While they’ve certainly had some jaw-dropping moments in their catalog and: In their personal history, they have rightfully remained one of the best actors in their field. Yesterwynde – which follows in the 2020s Human. :II: Nature: – absolutely keeps that momentum going. As familiar as it may sound to longtime fans, the band’s 10th The studio album is definitely another fascinating journey into the world of Nightwish.
Yesterwynde marks the official introduction of the bassist Jukka Koskinen (who replaced Marco Hietala), and by group leader Tuomas Holopainenit’s the final chapter in a trilogy that includes 2015’s Endless shapes at their most beautiful and: Human. :II: Nature: He also describes it as a “fantastic journey through time, memory and the better angels of human nature,” and he recently said: Kerrang! that the title is a “made up word” that tries to capture the feeling of “black and white memories”; [and] drum”.
From start to finish, the LP brings to life pastoral pastoral longing and operatic intensity and complexity, effectively capturing its multifaceted emotions. In Holopain speaks
The haunting title track kicks things off with mournful singing, graceful harmonies, ethereal chants and delicate playing (including acoustic guitar arpeggios, woodwinds, strings and bells). It therefore sets the stage for many other gorgeous country ballads and odes, such as the even more Renaissance-esque operatic grandeur of “Sway” (which is surprisingly versatile) and the slightly heavier but still generally soothing “Hiraeth”. (on which). lead singer Hark Jansen and multi-instrumentalist Troy Donochly share vocal duties to great effect).
Fittingly, the album closes with a bittersweet lament (“Lanternlight”) that also easily ranks as one night wish‘s most influentially decorated and sung songs in quite some time. Also, its stylistic similarities to the title give it away Yesterwynde also a sense of conceptual/tonal unity.
of course night wish even symphonic metallic band first and foremost, and as is often the case, it’s the heaviest, densest and trickiest pieces on the record that make the biggest impact. In particular, the relentlessly orchestral and lively “Ocean of Strange Islands” is a full throttle ride that still manages to include some dreamy instrumental breaks to add emotional weight and show just how inventive the band can be.
Similarly, “The Day Of…” comments on the obsession with fear with simple but catchy hooks and arrangements, complemented by a children’s choir, while “Something Whispered Follow Me” is particularly epic and haunting. JansenThe sleazy trumpeter and guitarist of In Emppu Wuorinthe piercing riffs and measured solos of .
Yesterwynde does not overwrite night wish‘s rulebook, and your opinion of it will likely match your attitude toward its immediate predecessors. That said, it’s clear that the sextet remains a top act as they still manage to infuse their recognizable recipe with more than enough catchy melodies, production techniques and musical style to achieve. and: material In other words, night wish remain extremely passionate and capable, and Yesterwynde almost certainly provides exactly what you are looking for.