Stigmata - второй студийный альбом шведской мелодик-дэт-метал группы Arch Enemy . Альбом Arch Enemy стал первым, выпущенным по всему миру: в Европе и Северной Америке на Century Media Records и снова в Японии на Toy's Factory Records. Stigmata представляет сессионного барабанщика Питера Вильдоэра , который также участвовал всольном проекте Кристофера Эмотта Armageddon на альбоме 1997 года Crossing the Rubicon , незадолго до записи альбома. Альбом был переиздан 25 мая 2009 года с новым макетом, упаковкой и бонус-треками. [1]Stigmata содержит не только заглавный трек, но и трек, названный в честь их предыдущего альбома. Шри-ланкийская металлическая группа Stigmata назвала себя в честь этого альбома. [ необходима цитата ]
Стигматы | ||||
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Студийный альбом по Заклятый враг | ||||
Выпущенный | 5 мая 1998 | |||
Записано | Октябрь 1997 г., январь 1998 г. | |||
Студия | Студия Фредман | |||
Жанр | Мелодичный дэт-метал | |||
Длина | 46 : 00 | |||
Этикетка | Century Media | |||
Режиссер | Фредрик Нордстрем , Майкл Эмотт | |||
Хронология Arch Enemy | ||||
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Альтернативное покрытие | ||||
Прием
Оценка по отзывам | |
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Источник | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
– Paul Schwarz, Chronicles of Chaos[3]
Stigmata received mixed reviews by critics, who compared it with the previous Arch Enemy album, Black Earth. Jason Anderson of Allmusic noted that "as often happens with highly anticipated follow-ups, Stigmata disappointed some fans with what some called a more restrained sound and lesser material" and criticized the singer Johan Liiva and the addition of the session drummer Peter Wildoer. Nevertheless, Anderson praised Michael Amott stating that "these problems are really minor when balanced against Amott's massive playing and songwriting, so while Stigmata is a fraction off from the band's debut form, Arch Enemy still delivers some nice melodic death metal on the sophomore effort."[2]
Paul Schwarz of Chronicles of Chaos first noted that "Arch Enemy have made an interesting, and slightly unexpected, progression from their Black Earth debut of two years ago". He commented that the band "have not drawn their 'melody' from pop or even folk" and what characterises the difference between both albums "can be summed up in three words: classic heavy metal." Schwarz finished with a good review writing that "overall Stigmata is a great album and one of the best directions Arch Enemy could have chosen to follow after their critical success with Black Earth."[3]
Critics Paul Schwarz and EvilG mentioned that the sound resembles the Carcass album Heartwork. Schwarz compares it to Black Earth: "Opener "Beast of Man" kicks in with searing riffing and thundering double bass, which creates the false impression that the new material will be far more like the Heartwork era Carcass sound which characterised much of Black Earth. Arch Enemy have, in fact, gone the opposite way - in terms of heaviness, not quality -, and produced an album which utilises far more melody, especially in its choruses, than BE did."[3] EvilG of Metal Rules praises writing that "I think the reason why this CD is so great is that it has re-captured the Carcass Heartwork sound and feel while at the same time incorporating more melody and even some power metal sounds."[4]
Отслеживание
All songs written by Michael Amott, except where noted.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Beast of Man" |
| 3:36 | |
2. | "Stigmata" (instrumental) | 2:12 | ||
3. | "Sinister Mephisto" | 5:46 | ||
4. | "Dark of the Sun" |
| 7:00 | |
5. | "Let the Killing Begin" |
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| 5:19 |
6. | "Black Earth" |
| 6:39 | |
7. | "Tears of the Dead" | 5:56 | ||
8. | "Vox Stellarum" (instrumental) | Fredrik Nordström | 2:08 | |
9. | "Bridge of Destiny" |
| 7:44 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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10. | "Hydra" (instrumental; from Japanese edition) |
| 0:57 | |
11. | "Diva Satanica" (from Japanese edition) |
| 3:44 | |
12. | "Damnation's Way" (from Japanese edition) |
|
| 3:50 |
13. | "Diva Satanica" (from Burning Japan Live 1999) |
| 4:05 | |
14. | "Beast of Man" (from Burning Japan Live 1999) |
| 3:38 | |
15. | "Bass Intro/Tears of the Dead" (from Burning Japan Live 1999) |
| 6:05 | |
16. | "Bridge of Destiny" (from Burning Japan Live 1999) |
| 5:42 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Beast of Man" |
| 3:36 | |
2. | "Stigmata" (instrumental) | 2:12 | ||
3. | "Sinister Mephisto" | 5:46 | ||
4. | "Dark of the Sun" |
| 7:00 | |
5. | "Let the Killing Begin" |
|
| 5:19 |
6. | "Black Earth" |
| 6:39 | |
7. | "Hydra" (instrumental) |
| 0:57 | |
8. | "Tears of the Dead" | 5:56 | ||
9. | "Diva Satanica" |
| 3:43 | |
10. | "Damnation's Way" |
|
| 3:49 |
11. | "Vox Stellarum" (instrumental) | Nordström | 2:08 | |
12. | "Bridge of Destiny" |
| 7:44 |
Персонал
Personnel credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]
Arch Enemy
- Johan Liiva − vocals
- Michael Amott − guitars, co-producer
- Christopher Amott − guitars
- Martin Bengtsson − bass
- Daniel Erlandsson − drums ("Beast of Man" and "Diva Satanica")
Additional musicians
- Peter Wildoer − drums (all tracks except "Beast of Man" and "Diva Satanica")
- Fredrik Nordström − keyboards, grand piano
Production
- Fredrik Nordström – producer, engineer
- Göran Finnberg – mastering
- Segerfalk X – original artwork, design, masques design and photography
- Kristian Gunnemo – masques design and photography
- Carl Ljungberg – band photography
- Kris Verwimp – frontcover artwork
Рекомендации
- ^ "Arch Enemy guitarist says band will have new studio recording available by October". Blabbermouth.net. 5 June 2009. Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ a b Anderson, Jason. "Review: Arch Enemy - Stigmata". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ a b c Schwarz, Paul (8 July 1998). "Arch Enemy - Stigmata". Chronicles of Chaos. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ G, Evil (August 1998). "Arch Enemy - Stigmata". Metal Rules. Archived from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Stigmata (Media notes). Arch Enemy. Century Media Records. 1998.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
Внешние ссылки
- Stigmata at Encyclopaedia Metallum
- Stigmata at Discogs