France has done it again (sort of.) This time we have a band who has gained quite a following in Paris. Fallen Joy is a five man melodic death metal project from.....you guessed it, France. They formed in 2009, and are currently playing local shows in Paris....No word on another album.Now for the debut EP. First things first, this IS melodic death metal. Like that shit you listened to when you were the angst ridden teenager that you were in high school. However, even upon the first track, it's all the good from that angsty teenage music. They sound alot like Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility, and (insert melodic/pagan metal that everyone listened to here.) They are definitely familiar with their sound.
That being said, It's not the same that you've heard before. Vocals and guitar both sound like they are from completely different genres, but flow together seamlessly.
The music itself is good. I'm not going to tell you that it's incredible, because the truth is that Melodic Death metal is no longer really my cup of tea. However, this is one of the best debut EP's I've heard in a while. The band sounds like they have been playing for years already.
So, If you only listen to "mature" music, and feel that you've moved past this sort of thing, this is definitely not for you. However, if you are willing to stay unbiased, this hits home: It's the plain old brutality you knew and loved, and it still is alive and kicking.
Download is here.
But the Ep is only 5 euros, so I would definitely suggest picking it up off of their Myspace.
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