01. "When Time Fades Away" Sons of Winter and Stars Rain of stars Surrounded by darkness Journey inside a dream
02. "Sons of winter and stars"
03. "Land of Snow and Sorrow"
04. "Darkness and Frost"
05. "Time"
06. "Keine Titelinformation"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Issued in a jewel-case with transparent tray, double-sided tray insert and twenty-page standard booklet.
Sixth track is a hidden one after 1:52 minutes of silence and is followed by another 0:34 of silence and 0:14 of aural doodling!
Drums, bass & rhythm guitars recorded [l=Sonic Pump Studios].
Vocals recorded in various rehearsal places in Helsinki, Finland.
Melody guitars & solos and acoustic guitars recorded at [a=Jari Mäenpää]'s home studio.
Orchestrations & synths programmed at [a=Jari Mäenpää]'s home studio.
"Time I" is the highly anticipated debut part of a two-album concept by Finnish metal band Wintersun, released in CD format by renowned label Nuclear Blast. This album showcases an epic blend of melodic death metal, symphonic elements, and progressive influences, creating a soundscape that is both grandiose and intricate. The tracks are meticulously crafted with complex arrangements and atmospheric layers, taking listeners on a journey through time and emotion. Wintersun was founded by Jari Mäenpää in 2003 after his departure from Ensiferum. Known for their technical prowess and ambitious compositions, the band has garnered international acclaim with their self-titled debut "Wintersun" (2004) and have built a dedicated global fanbase eagerly awaiting each release. Nuclear Blast stands as one of the world?s leading heavy music labels since its founding in Germany in 1987, supporting groundbreaking artists across genres like metalcore, death metal, power metal, and more.
An excellent return from a legendary band. I think this album is a worthy follow up to the debut album, even though the debut will always be one of my favorite albums of all time.
Alexander S. - 23/Feb/2020
Too short a duration, the sound is more like a soundtrack than a serious metal, mediocre riffs, the dominant value of synthesizing orchestras, without which there would be nothing to listen to. Anyway, eight years could be spent not on composing thirteen unfortunate songs, but on preserving endangered snail species. But still. No other group has this special, fascinating Finnish spirit. Frankness and a desire to create music for the soul makes the humble genius Jari Maenpaa one of the most outstanding composers of our time. I have no doubt that the release of the second part of this masterpiece, which will take place in about a year, will only add fans to the team and inspire him to more fruitful activities.