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| Artist: Emilie Autumn
Label: Trisol
Category: Music
List Price: $49.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 39836
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
EAN: 4260063942921
ASIN: B000MQ3U1S
Release Date: March 1, 2007
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Album Description
This is without a doubt the most promising newcomer act Trisol has ever signed. In fact, it is possibly one of the most anticipated "gothic" releases of a debut act ever! Written in the style she calls "victoriandustrial.
Album Details
This is Without a Doubt the Most Promising Newcomer Act Trisol Has Ever Signed. In Fact, it is Possibly One of the Most Anticipated "Gothic" Releases of a Debut Act Ever! Written in the Style She Calls "Victoriandustrial.
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 So everybody thinks that I'm a f@*%ing Suicide Girl November 3, 2006
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Opheliac is one of those rare CDs that gets hyped without even being talked about. I live in a town where if you're not on the radio you're not known. Somehow, though, I was insanely anxious to get my hands on a copy. It took a while but all that anticipation was met gleefully with some of the most experimental and dark music I've had the pleasure of hearing in quite some time. Make no mistake, Emilie Autumn is definitely an acquired taste, but if you go in with an open mind then there's no way you won't come out satisfied.
Emilie Autumn, often referred to as the 'Anarchy Violinist', almost has duel personalities throughout the duration of Opheliac. On one hand you have the gentle, even innocent, soothing voice of a sweet girl. On the other hand you have this intense, screaming, hateful girl. When those polar opposites collide it's something to behold. Songs like the title track, Opheliac, and Liar demonstrate those two forces coming together in the most gorgeous ways possible. However, if it wasn't for the thick atmosphere in the background Emilie wouldn't be the same. Sure her lyrics are tremendous and her delivery is dead on, but that almost claustrophobic feel the beats create are amazing and help out more than I would've ever thought possible. Songs like the afforementioned Liar, I Want My Innocence Back, and God Help Me wouldn't be nearly as haunting without the often eery execution of the beats.
Opheliac opens with a nice little introduction before giving way Emilie's distorted vocals and offbeat delivery. For the most part though, it represents the rest of the record well. There's heavy industrial overtones, a lot of vocal experimentation, and an ever-present gothic feel. Swallow shows the diversity Opheliac sports from track to track. Swallow relies heavily on the chorus but the verses don't lack in the least. Liar is the first track that made my jaw hit the floor. The lyrics are extremely deep and Emilie sports an unruly scream towards the end of the song. If you're wanting to get into Emilie listen to this and try to turn away. However dark the title of The Art Of Suicide may sound, the actual song is really quite ingenius. It's almost happy sounding but the lyrics are as dark as the title would suggest.
I Want My Innocence Back is where the CD turns to a significantly darker side. It's one of the shortest songs included but it's without a doubt the most frightening. Think slasher flick crossed with an insane girl. Misery Loves Company has the opposing vocals again and it works just as great as before. God Help Me is another highlight Opheliac has to offer. The piano is prominently on display and Emilie's vocal delivery is unquestionably perfect. Shalott brings to mind vintage Tori Amos, i.e., fast verses giving way to a beautiful chorus. Gothic Lolita has lyrics that are sure to leave you thinking even after the song is over. The beat isn't great but Emilie's vocals are pretty good. Dead Is The New Alive doesn't disappoint when it comes to bringing thoughts of 80s music in it's heyday. I Know Where You Sleep sees Emilie at her most intense. She sounds truly angry thoughout the entire song and the fantastic atmosphere only helps more. Let The Record Show ends the CD on a high note. The vocals play a huge part with part dueling stylings, part sing-along, and even part scorned woman. An amazing end that couldn't have been better.
If you do decide to plop down the chunk of change Amazon is asking definitely go for the Deluxe Edition. Two tracks prove to be worth every cent, the opening Dominant, which contains no singing just awe-inspiring violin work. And Thank God I'm Pretty. It's more hilarious than anything but doesn't leave without making an impression both in the vocals and instrumentation. Don't think that only those two songs are good because the bonus disc gives the actual CD a run for its money.
My favorite songs are Opheliac, Liar, I Want My Innocence Back, God Help Me, and Let The Record Show. Somehow Emilie Autumn has slipped under the radar but she's sure to gain some huge exposure with this release, I'm not talking mainstream or anything, but word of mouth. Opheliac has all the ingredients of becoming an instant classic and if you give it a shot I'm sure you'll come out as impressed as I did. It's definitely worth the 50$ Amazon is asking but, not to take business away from you guys, but [...]. Whichever way you choose, just know that Emilie is a huge talent and shouldn't be slept on. Highly recommended.
 So much potential, but I come away disappointed November 16, 2006
13 out of 33 found this review helpful
The idea of a female lead with a strong voice, and music that is rich and dark is very appealing. (Not to mention she kinda looks like Milla Jovovich from The 5th Element) Unfortunately, the compositional quality and lame lyrics let me down immensely.
The music is ok and technically good, but I find that it fails to compel. There is a definite lack of stylistic range, and the beats are very plain. I often felt like I was listening to stale music with little more than a metronome for a drummer. The whole "victoriandustrial" schtick suffocates the album, making it coherent but dull. I love classical music, especially rachmaninoff, mussorgsky, stravinsky, etc, so I really appreciate the effort to bring a strong classical sensibility to the music - but the compositions are totally uninspired and taste like little more than the regurgitated remains of a mozart recital.
The lyrics are unimaginative, transparent, and ring hollow with me. "Are you suffering?" Why, yes, thank you for asking. Even as a kid I found the "deep-seated angst" of groups like NIN to be ridiculous, and EA definitely evokes the same sort of eye-rolling-and-laughing response. Lyrically, this album seems like the ramblings of a bright, over-priviledged girl. Visually, the album, posters, etc are going for the 'britney spears factor' hoping that her physical appeal will mask the unoriginal music.
In short, she has talent, but it is still very immature.
Seriously? So good. May 21, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Even better than I expected. I've not really been listening to anything else for the last few weeks. Her classical training really shows through in the chords and general musicality which makes repeated listens a pleasure.
It's also $%^&in' cool and dark.
 Wow, great music with a twist...beaytiful October 17, 2006
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I don't know how to clasify this...Classical, Goth, New Age. Well, it's just great music. Normally I listen to heavier Industrial & Punk music but it's great to add this to my library. She has such a beautiful and enchanting voice. It will definately be a regular on my ipod. Wish I could give it 4 1/2 stars because thats where it should be (I rarely give 5 stars.)
Great evolution of EA's sound October 22, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a big jump up from her previous CD "Enchant" - that wasn't a bad album at all, but one can sense that Emilie Autumn was still searching for her own voice as she was experimenting with different sounds. Her sound has come into its own on "Opheliac", in which her classical training and compositional skills really shine through her dramatic and theatrical flair. Stylistically this CD is very consistent - EA's influences still show (imagine Kate Bush jamming with Annie Lennox, Ute Lemper, Nigel Kennedy and Kraftwerk at a Shakespearean poetry recital), but she has melded the sounds of these various artists into something of her own. Standout tracks include the title track Opheliac, Swallow, Liar, Misery Loves Company and Gothic Lolita.
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