Taking a break from all the Jazz postings and going back to some Metal. First end of a double post features some Portuguese Metal. Moonspell formed in the late 80's before release a handful of EPs in the mid 90's. The 'Under The Moonspell' EP caught the ears of Century Media who quickly signed the band. In 1995 the band released their first LP 'Wolfheart'. Regarded as the bands finest record to date. 'Wolfheart' captured goth metal and a somewhat Latin charm and blended it together into a work of art. A mere 8 tracks longs it leaves the listener wanting more after the closing track 'Alma Mater'. The band has progressed over the years, bordering on the lines of industrial at points with releases. The later records have been somewhat of a return to old form with stories weaved into the tracks. Still this remains a great starting point for this band.
I got into this band via a few tracks on this album, 'Love Crimes', 'An Erotic Alchemy', and 'Alma Mater' were my intro to the band. From there I dug the band. The follow up 'Irreligious' is on par with the debut, but at times just feels lacking a bit. After that that band kinda detoured and lost me with the whole electronica/industrial sound. Seemed like the band was going in reverse. In any case the band got back to the older sound and the last few records have been solid. The music always gets me more than the lyrics with this band. Something bout it sometimes makes ya feel a bit dirty. Oddly one of the few metal bands that could pull it off.
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