Artist: Apocalyptica Album: 7th Symphony

Year: 2010
Duration: 57:38

A Critic Review of the Album: 7th Symphony, by Apocalyptica

Welcome music lovers! Today, we will embark on a musical journey through the sounds of the Finnish band, Apocalyptica, and their album, 7th Symphony. This is an album that resonates even after listening to it multiple times. The vibes of the album truly capture Apocalyptica's unique style of music. They effortlessly combine different elements of different genres such as Metal and classical music, resulting in an extraordinary listening experience.
Apocalyptica was founded in 1993 in Helsinki, Finland. The band comprises of four talented cellists, Perttu Kivilaakso, Paavo Lötjönen, Eicca Toppinen, and Antero Manninen. The band gained international recognition in 1996 when they released their album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The album received critical acclaim and introduced a unique sound. Apocalyptica has since released many more albums, all of them successful in their own right.
7th Symphony is one of Apocalyptica's most successful albums. It features collaborations with some popular guest artists such as Brent Smith from Shinedown, Gavin Rossdale from Bush, and Davie Drainie Taylor from Skindred. The album comprises of 10 tracks, which vary in themes and genres. The album was released in 2010 and was received with mixed reviews. Some people were not comfortable with the drastic change in Apocalyptica's sound. Others found it refreshing and innovative.
The best songs on the album, in my opinion, are Beautiful, Not Strong Enough, Sacra and On The Rooftop With Quasimodo. These four tracks offer a perfectly balanced mix of heavy riffs and soothing melodies. Not Strong Enough features the highly infectious vocals of Brent Smith, complimenting the stringed instruments in a magical manner. Beautiful is a smooth symphony of high strings, with tantalizing progressions that lead into distressed, skin-bashing percussions. Sacra and On The Rooftop With Quasimodo are epic, long-standing pieces that showcase Apocalyptica's true potential of uniting classical and hard-rock music.
The most innovative part of the album lies in how seamlessly the songs are constructed. The album's 4th and 5th songs, Bring Them To Light and Broken Pieces, blend elements of classical, rock, and electronic music to create a unique sound. Similar to previous releases, the emotions explored in 7th Symphony are poignant. The breathtakingly intricate and beautiful Sacra is among the most beautiful tracks. This song showcases Apocalyptica's skillful use of a cello creating a nostalgic and harmonious sound to the listener.
To conclude, Apocalyptica's album 7th Symphony is a fusion of different musical genres that showcases the musical mastery of the band. The balance between Hard Rock and Classical Music is incredible, with 10 tracks that flow seamlessly from one to the next with variation in themes and styles. 7th Symphony is an album that transcends the listener to another world filled with bold sounds and emotions at every turn. This symphony is proof of Apocalyptica's enormous musical potential. Overall, this album is worth listening to for its stunning mix of classical and metal music, and the innovation and execution of the songs will leave you spellbound.