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This Is the Sound

Cellar Darling · 2017

59 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal · folk metal

A captivating blend of folk metal and progressive elements, woven with intricate melodies and emotive storytelling.

This Is the Sound is an album by Cellar Darling, released in 2017. A captivating blend of folk metal and progressive elements, woven with intricate melodies and emotive storytelling. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to genre blending, earning praise from outlets like Metal Hammer and gaining traction within the European metal community. Its success helped establish Cellar Darling as a notable force in the folk metal genre, allowing them to carve out a dedicated fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does This Is the Sound sound like?

A captivating blend of folk metal and progressive elements, woven with intricate melodies and emotive storytelling. Rooted in progressive metal and folk metal.

What makes This Is the Sound by Cellar Darling notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to genre blending, earning praise from outlets like Metal Hammer and gaining traction within the European metal community. Its success helped establish Cellar Darling as a notable force in the folk metal genre, allowing them to carve out a dedicated fanbase. This Is the Sound is Cellar Darling's debut album, released in 2017 after the band's formation from former Eluveitie members. The album marks a significant artistic transition, showcasing their unique sound that melds folk influences with metal, setting them apart in the Swiss music scene.

How many songs are on This Is the Sound?

This Is the Sound has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·59:23

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Avalanche Standout 4:06
  • 2 Black Moon 4:10
  • 3 Challenge 3:37
  • 4 Hullaballoo 3:32
  • 5 Six Days 5:48
  • 6 The Hermit 3:13
  • 7 Water 1:53
  • 8 Fire, Wind & Earth Standout 4:39
  • 9 Rebels Standout 5:32
  • 10 Under the Oak Tree… 4:12
  • 11 …High Above These Crowns 2:45
  • 12 Starcrusher 3:17
  • 13 Hedonia 7:25
  • 14 Redemption 5:14

Release Date

June 30, 2017

Genre

folk metal, progressive metal

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Artist Origin

Switzerland

Runtime

59 min 23 sec