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German goth metal band Flowing Tears puts fans right in
the middle of a war. "Thy Kingdom Gone" (as opposed to "Thy
Kingdom Come") jumps into the trenches of concept albums that
have littered the music world lately. What's different here
is that the band's follow up to "Razorbliss" is about war
and the damage looking at the futility of war. While there
are elements that echo other bands such as "London After Midnight"
in the introductory song "Orchidfire" ***
Another song "For My Enemies," brings out the rivalry
and the hatred we have towards our enemies no matter who or
where they may be lurking, this song details that hatred gratefully.The
guitars brought a heavy vibe capturing the lyrics beautifully
as they float above the instruments playing in the backgroung,and
sometimes throughout the cd the guitar melody and riffs rock
over the vocals, growling and echoing sending a scaring chill
running down your spine. ***
Concluding the album comes "The War We Left Behind,"
leaving all the tragic of deaths and battlefields we stepped
foot upon behind.The guitars peacefully make their essence
known as the vocals walk amongst the fields while drumming
blasts against the music sending all the war spirits up into
the sky to finally rest in peace. All in all Flowing Tears'
"Thy Kingdom Gone," has a gothic metal drive that grinds itself
deep into your bones filling everyone around to listen in
and enjoy the joy and sound of their music.
Natalie
Perez's Reviews
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