‘Song Of The Wildlands’ by Clive Nolan

Rating

Musical Feel

Emotion
Grandiosity

Song / Album Composition

Melody
Structure
Pulse

“The Story Begins,” gets the listener hooked into the story almost immediately. Setting the scene and laying the groundwork for the chaos to come.

“Crossing The Ocean,” turns and twists, bringing with it an intriguing sense of chaos and madness.

“Grendel Attacks,” brings about an intriguing line. The vocals create a sense of haunting complexity, driving the story forward.

“The Hag’s Revenge,” burns with anger and desire. A sense that there is a world out there for the taking.

“Underwater Cavern,” burnishes itself, turning through the line and smashing down the world for all.

“Beowulf, The King,” is simply epic. A song that captures the spirit of the epic.

“The Warrior Dies,” flits from place to place, cascading through the senses of time and space.

“The Story Ends,” provides a suitable climax.

The album is out on 14th May.