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...New best album of 2004 - Score = 99%
Written by KayTeeBee on January 9th, 2005

"Holy. Fucking. Shit. I just found this album a week ago. I expected it to be excellent (just like every other Mystic Forest album), but what I got was the best album that was released last year. This also has to be one of the best albums ever released, not matter what the genre is, no matter WHAT. THIS is beauty.

"If you've never heard Mystic Forest before, lemme tell you what to expect. They play extremely romantic and melancholic black metal, which contains the biggest classical influence i've ever had the pleasure of hearing in black metal, or even in metal period. The keyboards are pure classical pieces. Take a listen to the outro, 'Un Dernier Supplice', and you'll probably be crying because it's so fucking beautiful. Believe me, it's that fucking good.

"This album also proves that Mystic Forest can be epic as hell. I'd never heard flutes or stuff like that in other Mystic Forest releases, but this one uses flutes, without abusing their use or using them too much. BUT it doesn't end there, of course. This album has amazing riffs, and they're not too tremolo-ish at all. They're unique, melodic, and as I already mentionned, melancholic.

Avg. Customer Review:
Number of Reviews: 3

	233 of 505 people found the following review helpful:
	i want it	01/07/2008
	Reviewer: steve ramirez   from los angles,calif
	when are blackmetal.com going to restock this album ive been waiting 4 ever!!!!!
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	460 of 915 people found the following review helpful:
	Simply a thing of beauty, and of Brutality!	10/12/2005
	Reviewer: Jesus   from El Paso, TX!
	This is simply awesome! If you like atmosphere, combined with guitar solos, and with grim vocals, then you will simply enjoy the heck out of this album! I haven't heard of anything like this done before in the Black Metal scene...! Anyway, If you like this type of atmospheric black metal, then pick up Mystic Forest, "Romances" cd! now! I'm glad I did! Nice Job BlackMetal.com! Stay Gold! XXX!
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	520 of 1017 people found the following review helpful:
	Excellent, thoughful Metal Release	02/10/2005
	Reviewer: A viewer   from NY
	This CD displays a technical yet emotional complexity that surpasses most others' attempts. The guitars are intelligently and wonderfully executed, as each melody is just layered with stark desolation. Heightening these emotions are the Chopin interludes, female voices, and pattering rain weaving through each track. The Victorian-esque layout is equally impressive, as most photos are very artistic and eye-catching. Overall, this unique band should not be overlooked. The emotional and atmospheric complexity of their sound is created with exceptional ease and mastery.
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