Pythia - The Serpent's Curse
Pythia plays symphonic metal, and plays it really well. In fact I'll just say it: I'm loving this album.
So, why is this The Serpent's Curse so amazing? For one thing, the singer doesn't suck! She's actually quite good. Thankfully. Emily Alice Ovenden is clearly in possession of real vocal talent, not to mention actual training, a rarity in this scene lately. She brings an even tone, attention to style, personal charisma, and vocal control to Pythia. Outside of metal she sings professionally with the successful ensembles Mediaeval Baebes and Celtic Legend.
Musically, this album is bursting at the seams with passion and energy. This is serious music but it's also damn fun and the band is enjoying every second of playing it. I know bands record one instrument at a time while in the studio, but I can't help but imagine Pythia together, all playing at once, rocking out the entire time.
There are beautiful keyboards lending intense color and texture in which you could easily be swept away, and overall most songs are quite heavy thanks to powerful guitar work. The pace is fast and the hard-hitting drums gallop onward hinting at power metal roots. In fact, the songwriting is so interesting and well composed that plenty of progressive elements can't help but slip in from time to time. Words like "bombastic" could easily describe many of these songs, but they still manage to play with a wide variety of tempos and moods, making each song individual.
No, I'm not going to list any of the famous/classic bands in this genre and say Pythia sounds like them. They just don't. It's straight up symphonic metal but somehow they managed to not copy a damn thing from anyone else. Don't you dare miss this album, which they released on CD as well as gorgeous picture vinyl. Just how cool are these guys?! I bet they're so cool they carry flasks…
copas from http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=11205
Tracklist:
01. Cry Of Our Nation (6:38)
02. Betray My Heart (4:31)
03. Kissing The Knife (4:32)
04. Just A Lie (4:07)
05. Dark Star (5:38)
06. Long Live The King (4:39)
07. The Circle (5:06)
08. My Perfect Enemy (5:17)
09. Heartless (3:41)
10. Our Forgotten Land (5:33)
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