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Review:
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The mastermind behind Sirenia is a busy man. Since
the last Sirenia album, Morten Veland has been busy with
his solo project, a Gothic Metal masterpiece called 'Misere
Mortem'. Now we see the release of Sirenia's fifth full
album 'The Enigma of Life' which follows in the Pop/Metal
mold of the band's previous two releases, 'Nine Destinies
and a Downfall' and 'The 13th Floor'. As previously mentioned,
this is Pop/Metal of the highest calibre, although I believe
that this style of music the band has adopted, is still
alienating some of their fans that yearn for the heavier
stuff of their first two albums. However, gothic elements
do surface by way of orchestral pieces, choral passages
(by The Sirenian Choir) and the odd flirtation with Morten's
harsher male vocals. And talking vocals, ex Spanish X Factor
contestant Ailyn's are so angelic! Most of the songs on
this platter are catchy little numbers. Check out 'Fallen
Angel' and 'This Lonely Lake' as just two classic examples,
while 'Seaside Serenade' despite the title suggesting a
smooch in Brighton, is actually a cool gothy number. I personally
like 'Fading Star', a great catchy track with The Sirenian
Choir in full flow, while the title track is an awesome
ballad. The album gets released on the 24th January - if
firstly you are a lover of Gothic Pop/Metal, and are a Sirenia
Fan who is open minded regards the bands releases, this
is a must buy with the special edition carrying two bonus
tracks. Good stuff..9/10 (Dave)
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