Lake Of Tears
Lady Rosenred [Single] |
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©1997 Black Mark 1. Lady Rosenred 2. Devil's Diner 3. A Crimson Cosmos |
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I found this three song CD single at a used store and based on vague memories of good reviews of this band, I picked up this disc. AND WOW, this rocks! Nothing is more fulfilling than discovering a new band and this was one of those experiences. Lake of Tears is one of those European metal bands that has foresaken their pure death/black/growl roots to incorporate new elements into their music and generally display great musical ability. "Lady Rosenred" brings in Jennie Tebler for lead vocals and dammit, they must know I'm a sucker for good female singers. "Devil's Dinner" has a rocking drum pattern. "A Crimson Cosmos" (the album these tracks are from) reminds me a lot of Pink Floyd and is very mellow. Do yourself a favor if you're at all into the new wave of European modern metal (Tiamat, The Gathering, et al): check out Lake of Tears...you will not be disappointed. Review by John Chedsey Review date: 07/1997 |
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A Crimson Cosmos |
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©1997 Black Mark 1. Boogie Bubble 2. Cosmic Weed 3. When My Sun Comes Down 4. Devil's Diner 5. The Four Strings Of Mourning 6. To Die Is To Wake 7. Lady Rosenred 8. Raistlin And The Rose 9. A Crimson Cosmos |
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After hearing the three song sampler Lady Rosenred, I went ahead and ordered the full length album. Overall, the three songs represented there are the the best of the lot. Lake of Tears has a good sound overall, being roughly in the same field as latter day Cemetary. Guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare displays good sense of melody and his rough but not brutal voice fits the music well. My favorite aspects to the album is when they do stray from the norm, as on "Lady Rosenred" (featuring a great female vocal). Recommended for anyone into recent Cemetary, The Gathering, Sentenced or other bands in that particular legion. Review by John Chedsey Review date: 07/1997 |
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Forever Autumn |
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©1999 Black Mark 1. So Fell Autumn Rain 2. Hold On Tight 3. Forever Autumn 4. Pagan Wish 5. The Homecoming 6. Come Night I Reign 7. Demon You/Lily Anne 8. To Blossom Blue |
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When I purchased Lake of Tears' Forever Autumn (available at Tower Records, to my surprise), I expected them to play generic gothic metal, à la Theatre of Tragedy or Within Temptation. As it turns out, I was only partly correct. Upon initial listens, Lake of Tears' sound bears a resemblance to that of Evereve and later Katatonia, but as I played Forever Autumn more and more, I began to recognize a Death in June vibe of all things. The resemblance is particularly noticeable in songs like "Forever Autumn," in which the acoustic guitars add a folk ambience to the oft-downcast atmosphere. However, in all likelihood the similarities are coincidental. For the record, Lake of Tears and Death in June appear to have nothing to do with each other lyrically or thematically. That being said, Forever Autumn is a blend of the aforementioned folk sound and heavier guitars, though the tone never becomes very heavy. Rather, the album is a pleasant, enjoyable listen, perfect for the quiet, mellow moments of our lives. Keyboards often accompany the heavier songs, notably in "So Fell Autumn Rain" and "Pagan Wish," and yet the music retains its beautiful simplicity. Daniel Brennare sings capably, his voice fitting nicely with the album's somber mood. The lyrics are vague and symbolic, poetic and profound; worth reading if you have the chance. Sadly, Lake of Tears recently decided to break up, and after one last album, we may never hear new music from them again. At least they managed to produce this little gem for us to treasure. Review by Jeffrey Shyu Review date: 10/1999 |
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