EnkElination "Tears of Lust" Review by Amelia

Current Line-Up:

Elina - Vocals

Shadow - Guitars

Alasdair - Bass

Ben - Drums

Tracklisting:

01 Tears of Lust

02 Higher Ground

03 Never Ending

04 Lullaby

05 Insane

06 What Have You Become

07 Reborn

08 Chimeras

09 Changeling

10 Abyss

11 Last Time Together

EnkElination are a symphonic metal quartet based in London. Founded by former opera singer Elina in 2011, the band will be releasing their debut album "Tears of Lust" on 21st July 2014. 

I pressed the play button to listen to "Tears of Lust" not knowing much about the band and, needless to say, I was very impressed with the album especially considering that this is their debut album. I would say it's your generic symphonic metal in the sense that it's got all the ingredients a symphonic metal fan could wish for in an album... classical female vocals, heavy guitar riffs topped with soft keyboard notes but, there's something about this album that I can't quite put my finger on. I mean, it took me a little longer to write this review when compared to other reviews I've written just because I couldn't find the right words to describe what I thought and felt about the album.

There isn't a dud song on the album as they are all well written both musically and lyrically. EnkElination, I would say, are up there with Delain when discussing the essence of professionalism about the band. All that's left to say is, give "Tears of Lust" a go if symphonic metal is your thing. If it isn't, give it a go anyway. I think it would be a great album to start off with if you want to get into the genre but don't know where to begin. 

EnkElination - Tears of Lust