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(Paatos) - "Breathing"

Reviewed by:

"Philip Wooldridge"- (Ravenheart Music)

Genre:
(Female Fronted) {Rock/Symphonic-Metal}-(Music)
Country:
Sweden
Length:
50.08
Release Date:
2011
Band Members: Peter Nylander / guitars Uffs Rockis Ivarsson / bass
  Petronella Nettermalm / Voice Nettermalm / drums
  Ricard Huxflux - Guitars
     
Track Listing: 1.)-Gone 5.52
9.)-Smärtan 4.30
  2.)- Fading Out 3.35
10.)-Ploing My Friend 0.56
  3.)-Shells 5.57 11.)- Precious 4.25
  4.)- In That Room 4.55
12.)-Over and Out 3.31
  5.)- Andrum 1.25  
  6.)-No More Rollercoaster 4.15  
  7.)- Breathing 5.56  
  8.)-Surrounded 4.47  

Review:

Swedish band Paatos were first founded back in 1999, and have three albums under their belts, but the last was back in 2006. Now they have returned with new members and a new record label. Their music is midway between Porcupine Tree and The Gathering, with echoes of Pink Floyd, Yes and Camel, producing a sound that glides and soars effortlessly with a power and grace, topped by Petronella Nettermalm's strong pure voice that reminds me of Anneke van Giersbergen, and occasionally like a female Jon Anderson. The emphasis is on melody, texture, ambiance, mood, atmosphere and musicianship, not noodling solos, a perfect example being the deceptively simple 'Shells', an almost child like nursery rhyme clothed in a sophisticated but understated accompaniment. Songs like the powerful opener 'Gone' (on Female Voices blog), the dramatic title track 'Breathing' and the sublime 'Precious' have an emotional charge that is palpable. This is heightened by a sense of Jacques Brel sepia tinged melancholy and nostalgia that permeates the album, intangible but affecting. There is no reason why gothic and alternative rock/metal fans won't enjoy this album, yes there are moments of pure prog, but the songs are so strong, melodic and emotive. Their website is http://www.paatos.com/news.html and you should find it widely available, an emotive 8.75 out of 10.

 

 

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