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This Is the Sound

This Is the Sound is the first studio album by the Swiss progressive metal band Cellar Darling. It was released on 30 June 2017 by Nuclear Blast.[1]

This Is the Sound
Studio album by
Cellar Darling
Released30 June 2017 (2017-06-30)
RecordedNew Sound Studio in Pfäffikon, Zürich, Switzerland
GenreProgressive metal, Celtic metal, folk metal
Length59:52
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerTommy Vetterli
Cellar Darling chronology
This Is the Sound
(2017) 		The Spell
(2019)
Singles from This Is The Sound
  1. "Challenge"
    Released: 23 September 2016
  2. "Black Moon"
    Released: 19 May 2017
  3. "Avalanche"
    Released: 17 June 2017

Reception edit

This Is the Sound received positive reviews by critics upon release.

Writing for Heavy, Dave Griffiths wrote, "This Is The Sound is a modern day work of art. The three talented musicians behind Cellar Darling have just raised the bar in the Celtic/Folk Metal world to a whole new level."[2] Charlotte Ekin from Distorted Sound magazine also gave a positive review writing, "This Is The Sound is a great example of what can be made when certain elements from genres collide and risks are taken."[3]

Track listing edit

All lyrics written by Anna Murphy. All music by Anna Murphy, Ivo Henzi & Merlin Sutter.

No.TitleLength
1."Avalanche"4:08
2."Black Moon"4:12
3."Challenge"3:38
4."Hullaballoo"3:35
5."Six Days"5:49
6."The Hermit"3:16
7."Water"1:54
8."Fire, Wind & Earth"4:41
9."Rebels"5:34
10."Under the Oak Tree..."4:13
11."...High Above These Crowns"2:45
12."Starcrusher"3:20
13."Hedonia"7:28
14."Redemption"5:19
Total length:59:52
Limited edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."The Cold Song"John Dryden, Henry Purcell4:06
16."Mad World"Roland Orzabal3:23
17."The Prophet's Song"Brian May7:25
Total length:74:43

Personnel edit

Musicians edit

  • Anna Murphy – vocals, hurdy-gurdy, flute, keyboards
  • Ivo Henzi – guitars, bass guitar
  • Merlin Sutter – drums

Chart performance edit

Chart (2017)
  • Peak
  • position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[4] 88
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 16
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[6] 19
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 47

References edit

  1. ^ "CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: 'This Is The Sound' Album Due In June". Blabbermouth. April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
    -"CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: Debut Album To Be Released Via NUCLEAR BLAST". Blabbermouth. January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Dave Griffiths (June 9, 2017). "[ALBUM REVIEW] CELLAR DARLING 'This Is The Sound'". Heavy. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Charlotte Ekin (July 3, 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: This Is The Sound - Cellar Darling". Distorted Sound. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  6. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
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