SIRENIA · 1977 | DIGIPAK CD

Digipak CD.

Background information about '1977'

Norwegian symphonic metal masters Sirenia return with their tenth studio offering "1977", a breathtaking sonic journey that showcases the band's evolution while staying true to their gothic-tinged symphonic metal roots. This album finds Morten Veland's creative vision at its most refined, weaving together crushing metal riffs with orchestral grandeur and Emmanuelle Zoldan's soaring vocals that dance between operatic beauty and raw emotional power. The opening track "Deadlight" immediately sets the tone with its haunting melodies and bombastic arrangements, while songs like "Wintry Heart" and "The Setting Darkness" demonstrate the band's mastery of dynamic storytelling through music.

What makes "1977" particularly compelling is how Sirenia balances their trademark melancholic atmosphere with moments of pure symphonic triumph. Tracks such as "A Thousand Scars" and "Oceans Away" showcase the band's ability to craft epic soundscapes that feel both intimate and grandiose. The album's production is crystal clear, allowing every orchestral element and crushing guitar tone to shine through without losing the emotional weight that has always been Sirenia's strongest asset. The bonus track "Twist in my Sobriety" adds an unexpected but welcome dimension to this already impressive collection.

For fans of:
Epica, Nightwish, Leaves' Eyes, Tristania, The Gathering, Within Temptation

Track listing

1. Deadlight
2. Wintry Heart
3. Nomadic
4. The Setting Darkness
5. A Thousand Scars
6. Fading to the Deepest Black
7. Oceans Away
8. Dopamine
9. Delirium
10. Timeless Desolation
11. Twist in my Sobriety (Bonus track)

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com