Carmeria - melodic-gothic metal from Australia

Carmeria

Tragédie D’amour

23 August 2024

The second full-length by the Australian melodic band catches the listener’s attention more quickly and more efficiently than their 2021 debut album, which I enjoyed and still enjoy. I was not ready for how much they have improved on all fronts. While I do like the band’s very first EP from 2013 (when they had a different singer) and the 2021 album, they are now operating at higher levels. Even though they a have a certain aspect of power metal, after hearing the album a few times, it should become obvious that they are not really a power metal band. Instead, they have a very melodic, ear-friendly romanticist ethos with gothic elements. Sure, the first song sounds like power metal in some ways, but said track is just a show starter to get the audience warmed up. Once the album gets going, songs like “Leading the Lyre,” “Whispers of Forgiveness,” “Immortal,” or “Burning Ships,” their elegant form of melodic-gothic metal becomes clearer. Therefore, expect keyboards to carry melancholy and an interplay between melodies, but with a tristesse that never seems to disappear fully even though the music is substantially upbeat and uptempo. Vocally, expect romanticist-gothic melodic singing, with very few moments of growling, which I can do without, as this music is perfect without any growling. The lyrics, I'm happy to report, are done well, focusing on love, love lost, loneliness, the joys and sorrows of searching for a soulmate. The lyrics are appropriate for all audiences. Secondly, give credit to the band for keeping everything, from the music and vibes to the lyrics intelligent and mature, avoiding low-IQ clichés, for a very, very good album that hopefully will put the band's name on the map for melodic metal fans.

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