Artist: Apocalyptica Album: Worlds Collide

Year: 2007
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Worlds Collide: A of Apocalyptica's Album

Apocalyptica is one of those bands that's always been able to grab my attention. The band formed in Helsinki, Finland in 1993 and made a name for themselves with their unique sound - by putting a cello into a genre of music that would not usually see one. Worlds Collide is their sixth studio album, which was released in 2007. It's an album that sees them merge their classical roots with rock and metal elements. This post will provide a of the Worlds Collide album.

Genre of the Album:

Worlds Collide is a fusion of genres that make it exceedingly hard to put into one specific box. Metal, classical and rock elements are brought together across the album's twelve tracks. Personally, I enjoyed the blending of the genres, and I think that it fits well with Apocalyptica's style. The music, for the most part, is energetic, fierce, and layered, perfect for those who love their instrumentals with a wild streak.

Best Songs of the Album:

There are plenty of great songs on the album, but I think that there are a few that stood out to me. The first is the track featuring Adam Gontier, lead singer of the band Three Days Grace. The track is called I Don't Care, and I like it because it has an excellent balance of rock and metal elements, with Gontier's voice perfectly complementing the cellos. Another highlight is the dark and moody Sacra. This track starts off slow and builds up to a dramatic crescendo with a potent energy. Finally, the closing track, Return Game, is an instrumental that beautifully brings together the different elements that are on the rest of the album.

Most Innovative Parts:

What I think sets Worlds Collide apart from other albums is the unique blend of different genres and excellent use of the cello as the main instrument for most tracks. The creativity in the arrangements, dynamic range, bass lines, and riff is what makes the album so interesting and unpredictable at times.

Critics to the Album:

One element that I think could have been improved is the mix of vocals and the absence of songs where the vocal is instrumental. On some tracks, the vocals seem as if they are an afterthought, and I think that considering the success of their instrumental work, they might have left the vocal out of at least one song.
Worlds Collide is an intricate and exciting album. The integration of different genres from rock, metal, and classical make it interesting throughout. While a few tracks seem like they didn't get the best mix, that doesn't detract from the overall quality of the album. It's a record that you can easily listen to for hours due to the blending of different genres, with something for everyone to enjoy.