ONCE

"Once", is the best of Nightwish album. The perfect combination of symphonic and metal elements. There are several ballad song on this album, such as Nemo, Creek Mary's Blood and Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan. Indeed those are easy listening songs which will makes Nightwish known by wider range of fans, not just progessive/ symphonic metal fans. Smart strategy. Here is my review to "Once" song by song:

*Dark Chest of Wonders - Agressive guitar opens song followed by orchestra instruments and offcourse the operatic Tarja's vocals. Speedy of guitar strength this song. *Wish I Had an Angel - Upbeat song, deeply enjoyable for headbanging. *Nemo - Nice piano opening, sweet voices, slice guitar. This song deserves into top 40 chart. *Planet Hell - Keyborad dominated, medium tempo. Standard prog metal song. *Creek Mary's Blood - Soft and sweet song, listened this song when you will sleep, as if Tarja accompany your sleep. *The Siren - Heavy guitar riffs in the intro, great violin solo. Amazing. My favourite song. *Dead Gardens - Great combination of rough guitar and soft vocals. *Romanticide - Song played more agressive than the others. *Ghost Love Score - Longest song (10:02), this song is energy of the album. *Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan - Shortest song (3:58), I really do not understand the lyric, but I feel sadness when hearing this song. Just listened when you're alone, believe you will cry. *Higher Than Hope - Romantic guitar opening, come afterward melow vocal, music begins slow litle by little louder and louder. Great composition.

Conclusion : "Once" is a masterpiece album. Great combination of symphonic and metal elements. Nightwisht deserves *****. torro-karawang-indonesia.