End of Life

Unsun | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B001FBSLYA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,731 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > Alternative Rock > Goth & Industrial > Industrial > General
  • #78 in Music > Alternative Rock > Goth & Industrial > Goth

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Promising Debut, November 6, 2008

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Vampiel "Vampiel" (Sandusky, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: End of Life (Audio CD)

After listening to their debut single "Whispers" on their myspace page, I decided to purchase the entire album. I must say that these guys are talented. The lead guitarist Mauser (who is also from the death metal band Vader) is very very good. He can really jam out, and really shines in most of the songs in his solos. Heinrich, the bass guitarist, (is from the death metal band Vesania) keeps the rhythm going strong with his riffs. I really love his slap bass solo in the song "Indifference." Vaaver, the drummer (also from Indukti) is very talented, one of the best drummers out there. You can hear his distinctive sound throughout the album. Aya, the vocalist, isn't too bad. Her tone is very clear, and she is pleasant to listen to. She is Polish so she does have a thick accent, but I don't have a problem with it. She doesn't have the power of Sharon from Within Temptation or Cristina from Lacuna Coil, but she rounds out the band well. Their lyrics are a bit simple and occasionally ridiculous sounding (especially the song Destiny), since English obviously isn't their first language, I can let that slide. With time I bet, they will improve their songwriting skills.
Overall, their music skills are above average and their lyrical skills are fair. However, if you are expecting Death Metal like Vader and Vesania, you will be disappointed. They are very much Gothic Metal with clean vocals only.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, and inventive, March 20, 2009

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A. Harris "creative_sadness" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: End of Life (Audio CD)

At first glace I was skeptical of this group. Looking at the title and the name, I expected this to be typical female-fronted metal group, nothing real special. However, the first few tracks got me hooked immediately. Her voice is way above par, and it shows. Rarely have I heard such an expressive singer. Sure, sometimes she hits the high notes a bit much, but she pulls it off well. The guitar work alone is also worthy of great praise, the guy certainly isn't lazy about his playing, tossing in a speed riff or two. The guy can play, and he doesn't hold back in showing his talent here. When combined, you have a unique band worth listening to. I haven't been abe to put it down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Jarring Refreshment, October 27, 2009

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Renbletz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The End Of Life (MP3 Download)

I picked this one up some months ago while browsing Amazon's recommended albums (...of recommended albums ...of recommended albums). It looked intriguing, so I gave the sample playlist a run.

Initially the sound seemed "off" compared to the Within Temptation, Nightwish, Lunatica, and Autumn that I'm used to. I thought, "Wow. I don't think I like this... but I'll listen a little longer." Inexplicably hooked, I bought the album and gave it a full listening. And you know what?

It's excellent.

The songs are generally very upbeat and intense; the album kicks off to a strong start with Whispers and takes few breaths (Face the Truth, Memories) as it pounds through over fourty minutes of awesome before closing with a bang on Indifference. Unsun's enthusiasm really shines through the composition and the performance - they love what they do, and they let you know it. They also tap into something that the genre and modern music in general is by and large lacking: FUN. You cannot help but bob your head to some of songs or grin with pleasure as the band simply ENJOYS itself in the songs (whether it's random speed riffs like in Lost Innocence, toying with effects in Whispers, or ripping through an insanely catchy chorus in Closer To Death).

It's this sense of fun and enjoyment that I believe has proved to the band's "inexplicable" pull. And it's this same sense of fun that allows the album to grow on you the way they almost assuredly will. It started off as a hesitant purchase, but quickly steamrolled over hundreds of songs to the top of my playlist ranks, where it has reigned unchallenged for months.

Unsun's debut has produced an album that, through its playfulness, energy, variety, and expressiveness, breathes a fresh breath into the "tried and true." It pays mere lip service to the temple of "The Formula" before paving its own road into fresh territory. And you'll love it.