- Product Code: NPR 145
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€ 12.90
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The band was formed by Liv Kristine (ex- Theatre of Tragedy) and the entire line-up of Atrocity. Almost all vocals on the album are by Liv Kristine, but there are also some death growls by Alexander Krull (Liv’s husband at that time) of Atrocity. Alex Krull also produced the album.
"Lovelorn" is undeniably a Metal record, but it seems to be split between two main moods: Gothic/Symphonic Operatics, and a warmer Folksier slant, complete with acoustic instrumentation and Atmospheric world music focus.
Liv Kristine finally gets the chance to unfurl a bit and show off her singing chops. She still has that iconic breathiness that she eventually learned to not do so much. She handles her own vocal melodies and lyrics with much more confidence and gusto than anything else she's done before, and the instrumentation meets her power quite well. The band essentially adds rhythm and girth, but the real draw to this record is the melodies. Lead vocals, harmonies, and various layers of keyboard and piano frills, etc. This is where most of the appeal and drama lives in this album.
The material on "Lovelorn" is generally strong. The atmosphere is rich, and the melodies are strong and catchy, and the inclusion of the Alexander's beast to Liv's beauty on some of these songs adds harshness to balance out the ephemeral tone of the album. Every song does include the twanging of the Folk acoustics, but it doesn't infringe upon the darker soundscape that they've made, it just adds texture.
"Lovelorn" is a strong and pleasant record; it doesn't do anything radically new or different, but it was a successful launch of Liv Kristine as the face of a new band, in which she took more of an active role in the music she was singing. It was also a successful launch of this band as a whole.
Enhanced CD includes media section with video clip “Into Your Light”.
Napalm Records, 2004 (NPR 145). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Norwegian Lovesong / Chapter I 3:43
2. Tale Of The Sea Maid / Chapter II 3:48
3. Ocean´s Way / Chapter III 3:32
4. Lovelorn / Chapter IV 4:11
5. The Dream / Chapter V 4:59
6. Secret / Chapter VI 4:31
7. For Amelie / Chapter VII 3:38
8. Temptation / Chapter VIII 3:44
9. Into Your Light / Chapter IX 5:33
10. Return To Life / Chapter X 4:09
Total playing time: 41:48 min.
11. Into Your Light (Video) 4:29
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- Product Code: NPR 188
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The second EP by legendary Norwegian/German Symphonic/Gothic/Folk Metal band.
Originally planned as a Single from the "Vinland Saga" album, but later extended to a complete EP with new songs, "Legend Land" shows Liv's maturing and the band getting heavier. Liv Kristine has once again finally found her classic vocal verisimilitude. And the EP is more Metal than the band's two full-length releases (not heavier, but the sound is more accessible and more straight-forward). There was also more use of male vocals than "Vinland Saga". He actually appears in all songs, but he only sings a few lines here and there. Listening to this album makes you feel like you're out at sea during a storm. It really embraces the Viking theme much more than "Vinland Saga" did. This album has no fillers, and every song deserves a 10/10. Every track is unique and different from the previous.
This is a perfect album that its only flaw is that there aren't more songs!
Limited Edition to 5000 copies were released with a blue cover and are signed by all the band members. The signing took place with the band's attempt for the journalization in the Guinness Book of Records, carrying out the "Hardest Signing Session by a Rock Band". May 9th, Leaves' Eyes were the first band to sign, with a metallic silver pen, a complete edition of 5000 copies with blue cover within only 8 hours.
Standard Edition released with a Green cover.
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2006 (NPR 188). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Legend Land 03:42
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4. The Crossing 03:18
5. Lyset 02:15
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Total playing time: 21:10 min.
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- Product Code: NPR 303
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The third EP by legendary Norwegian/German Symphonic/Gothic/Folk Metal band.
The EP released just a month before the third studio album, “Njord”. So, it should come as no surprise that news of a new album from the sextet draws some pretty strong reactions. Until then, which is mid to late September, Leaves’ Eyes offers a taste of things to come in the album in an EP titled "My Destiny".
The results, as you would expect, would depend on which side of the fence you’re on when it comes to the band. Leaves’ Eyes is one of those bands that you will either really love or hate with a vengeance. No matter where you stand on Leaves' Eyes, "My Destiny" EP will reinforce your opinion of Leaves' Eyes one way or the other.
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Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2009 (NPR 303). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.
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- Product Code: NPR 164
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Enhanced CD includes media section with video clip “Elegy”.
Napalm Records, 2005 (NPR 164). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Vinland Saga 3:12
2. Farewell Proud Men 4:04
3. Elegy 5:07
4. Solemn Sea 3:44
5. Leaves' Eyes 3:59
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Total playing time: 48:09 min.
13. Elegy (Video Clip)
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- Product Code: NPR 304
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"Njord" impressively defends the sextet's claim as the leading force in Symphonic Gothic Rock and Metal!
Napalm Records, 2009 (NPR 304). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Njord 6:14
2. My Destiny 4:13
3. Emerald Island 5:24
4. Take The Devil In Me 3:50
5. Scarborough Fair 4:04
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7. Irish Rain 4:01
8. Northbound 4:22
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Total playing time: 55:54 min.
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- Product Code: NPR 375
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The album title is inspired by the Old English compound noun meredēað, literally "sea-death". On her website, Liv Kristine saying that "Meredead" could be translated as "dead by the sea".
Produced by Alexander Krull, the album blends the Folk elements from earlier works to shape "Meredead"'s atmospheric tone.
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Napalm Records, 2011 (NPR 375). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Spirits Masquerade 6:31
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4. Krakevisa 4:34
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- Product Code: NPR 513 CD
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Napalm Records, 2013 (NPR 513 CD). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.
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