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| Fall Of Troy, The - Phantom On The Horizon | The Fall of Troy - Phantom on the Horizon
Record Label: Equal Vision Records
Release Date: November 28, 2008
The Fall Of Troy's 2008 EP release Phantom On The Horizon contains several redone tracks from the original Ghostships EP (if you haven't heard it, listen to it) along with some new material. The EP was a prime example of the raw, chaotic yet organized sound of The Fall Of Troy. While Phantom On The Horizon still has this raw feeling to it, it has definately been toned down. There's less screaming than on the original EP, although don't get me wrong; there is still plently of screaming. The Ghostship EP's were also of a lot lower recording quality, thus giving them a more raw feel, while the recording on this is more crisp and professional.
The 5 songs composed a concept EP that follows a Spanish galleon that somehow crosses paths with a dimension-traveling ghostship. Outside of these small details the actual storyline is unknown and open to interpretation, although it appears to involve some form of demon getting into the mind of the character telling the story.
The EP begins with Chapter I: Introverting Dimensions. Clocking in at 10:51, the song has a lengthy but entertaining intro that gradually builds up. Haunting guitar leads sound off behind the main distorted intro riff. The song then kicks into full gear, switching back and forth between Thom Erak's trademark high-pitched clean singing and shrill screams. The song can switch from heavy and crushing to peaceful and melodic in a matter of seconds. The instrumental work is simply amazing. The vocals can be difficult to get used to, but grow on you quickly. Some people find Erak's voice irritating, others love it. It's all a matter of opinion.
The second track, Chapter II: A Strange Conversation, is one of the more popular (and shorter) songs on the EP. It doesn't feature the extended intro like its predecessor, and instead cuts right to the chase. The clean-sung verse is backed with crushing rhythm's and interesting lead licks, while the screamed chorus sends adrenaline racing through you. Although the longer songs on this album are just as good, its nice to be able to hear the song without having to listen to the 2-3 minute buildup first.
Chapter III: Nostalgic Manerisms is one of the new additions not originally featured on the Ghostships EP, but it doesn't feel at all out of place . A spoken part comes in around the 4 minute mark and the song remains calm for a little while before bursting into Erak yelling out "Don't you think this could be something more!" with guitar blaring in the background. The song ends with an instrumental portion after Erak, from the point of the stories character, cries out "Tell my son, tell me daughter..please remember their father!"
Chapter IV: Enter The Black Demon, is a remake of an original Ghostships EP song thats been touched up. Like previous mentioned, much of the rawness contained in the original demos isn't as prevalent. But the energy behind the music is definately still there and the song is another perfect addition to the EP. The final song, Chapter V: The Walls Bled Lust, ends the album perfectly. From the rapid changes between heavy, adrenaline-fueled parts to the softer sections to the pummeling breakdown around the 5 minute mark to the driving bass breakdown two minutes into the song, everything is perfect. The guys have a way of weaving such different sections that typical artists would make into seperate songs into single epics and they pull it off flawlessly.
All in all, Phanton On The Horizon is probably my favorite release of 2008. It mixes crushing sections with more soft ones, all while remaining fluid and entertaining. There isn't a second where I felt bored with any of the songs. Each section and song flowed perfectly into the next. The EP itself comes in at nearly 40 minutes in length and rivals the length of many albums. It's definately worth paying for and, in my opinion, is probably the greatest recording The Fall Of Troy has released so far. Check it out!
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