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4 out of 5 stars

A must have for gothic metal fans March 16, 2007
7 out of 10 found this review helpful

Of all the types of sub-genres in the realm of heavy metal music, gothic metal is my personal favorite. Last year I discovered the Los Angeles metal band Echoes of Eternity via the internet. Judging by the samples I heard, my curiosity was piqued. The US isn't exactly the first place I would think of for gothic metal. Most of the gothic metal bands, if not all, I listen to are from Europe like Elis and Leaves' Eyes. You would never know that Echoes of Eternity was from LA if you closed your eyes and listened to their music.

"Forgotten Goddess" is the band's new album on Nuclear Blast records. It is a forty-something minuts of epic gothic metal. Initially the cd didn't strike me as anything out of the ordinary. The songs sounded too much alike which is the band's biggest flaw through out the album. What did stand out to me is the obvious Liv Kristine resemblance in lead singer Francine Boucher's vocals. Both women share the same delicate vocals. After listening to "Forgotten Goddess" several times, the music eventually started to sink into my sub consciousness. Musically there is nothing new or fresh about "Forgotten Goddess". This is standard gothic metal however the songs are better than average. They are certainly better than any of the songs on the dreadful Evanescence album "The Open Door". My personal favorite song on the album has to be "Circles to Stone". I just love the melodies and Francine's vocals on this particular song.

Echoes of Eternity showed a lot of promise on "Forgotten Goddess". Hopefully the band will start to develop its own sound and create songs that do not sound the same. I really do like the band a lot. It is hard to believe they are not from Europe like their peers in the gothic metal genre. Their music shares the same qualities that their European peers create in the music. I look forward to hearing more from Echoes of Eternity in the future.

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome CD...Buy it! May 15, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful

Combine the massive drumming of Fear Factory, the excellent dual-guitar work of Iron Maiden, and the best vocals this side of Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, and Leaves Eyes (ex-Theater of Tragedy), and you have just a hint of how phenomenal this band really is. What you can't imagine, unless you listen, is how their sound is so totally captivating. This combination of aggressive music and ethereal vocals, transcends Evanescence (Amy Lee is a great singer), and most other music in this genre of female lead goth/symphonic metal. It really is a spectacular debut album; I cannot stop listening...it sucks you in, and just won't let go.

2 out of 5 stars

Mediocre August 30, 2007
6 out of 10 found this review helpful

This may be a little unfair, but I'm deducting one star just because the advertising sticker on the CD compaired Echoes of Eternity to the almighty Leaves' Eyes. There is no comparison. That being said, this band does have some potential. In my humble opinion, though, all the songs on this album sound pretty much the same. And the sound is somewhat disjointed. There are enough good things about the album to warrant a look at, but my suggestion would be to listen to at least two or three songs before purchasing.

1 out of 5 stars

Pass June 6, 2007
5 out of 13 found this review helpful

I bought this album because Deadlock's "Wolves" CD piqued my interest in what other female-fronted melodic metal bands had to offer.

This one was a disappointment.

The singer is completely out of sync with the rest of the band as she seems to stay in the same 3 minor keys no matter what the rest of them are playing. The musicianship is sub-par to say the least and by the end of the album, I could only reach the conclusion that the record companies are in too much of a hurry to sign any band who sounds like Lacuna Coil.

Pass on this one and get "Wolves" instead.

5 out of 5 stars

A promising first album April 20, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful

The first comment I will make regarding this album is the strong production value. I believe the guitarist, drummer and singer are all studio engineers and it shows. Given the fact this was released on an independent label I can't imagine the sound quality being any better. The only real complaint I can make about the production is the singing of Francine Boucher is over processed at times.

The guitar compositions are very strong; Brandon Patton is certainly a master of his craft. Other than the obvious sex appeal that Francine Boucher brings to the band I am not sure that she is on the same musical par as Brandon Patton & Kirk Carrison.

Although typical of other bands in the genre, another potential grumble might be that the songs run a little long. Which raises the question, is Echoes of Eternity content being a progressive metal band or do they want mainstream crossover appeal? I feel that the potential is there to make a strong statement on the national scene with more accessible vocals and shorter compositions.

Also I have to laugh when the credits say that the band is "from LA & Japan". Stop fronting guys you know you all are from Columbia, SC. Don't be ashamed of where you came from, Evanescence hails from Little Rock Arkansas and all they have done is sell 14 millions albums and win two Grammy Awards.

Bottom line is that the CD is a worthy purchase and seems to grow on you after a listen or two (you will have "Forgotten Goddess" stuck in your head I promise). If the band does read reviews I would like to see an instrumental where Brandon & Kirk unleash the full fury in an uncompromising instrumental song.

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