Lake of Sorrow

The Sins of Thy Beloved | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 11, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Napalm
• ASIN: B00004TTDT
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,185 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT LIKE THEATRE OF TRAGEGY, SO WHAT?, January 19, 2003

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Mr D. "Artist/Designer/Kibitzer" (Cave Creek, Az United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lake of Sorrow (Audio CD)

LAKE OF SORROW by The Sins of thy Beloved is a fantastic release by what, I think, is the best 'beauty and the beast' group around. Whats even more amazing is that this is their first major release. I've seen lots of ruminating by some reviewers that TSOTB, on one hand, was a poor imitation of the other T bands (Tristania, Theatre of Tragedy and Therion), although I can't figure out how Therion fits into the equation, and, on the other hand, they're not enough like the other T bands. I find it curious that different reviewers claim the opposite deficiencies. I think a review should be based, not upon what the reviewer would like to hear or read (in the case of books) but upon what they hear or read. This recording is a unit. It is either good , bad or in-between. I happen to think it is very good!I think you'll agree the cover art work is also very good. It really sets the tone for the included music.
Their are only seven songs but they average almost 8 minutes long. I rate no song below 4 stars and four at 5 stars. Clocking in @ 8:02 minutes 'Silent Pain' is for me the best track. Other 5 star tracks are 'Worthy of You', 'Lake of Sorrow', and 'All Alone'.
The music, which is Romatic,dark symphonic metal (beauty and the beast) style is well written and presented. The singing by Anita Auglend is effective, very pretty, subtle and haunting in keeping with the style of the music, which has a slow to medium pace. I get the feeling that Anita was holding back and is quite capable of more volumn. The instrumentation is gorgious and includes violin and piano playing both of which I'm partial to. The requisite growling is mild and not that offensive (I don't like the growling) thereby, perhaps, expanding an accepting audience.
I feel very comfortable recommending this to any person who has an affinity for any of the T bands (including Therion) and After Forever, Haggard, Penumbra, Within Temptation or any other so inclined band. A WINNER!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can never understand my pain, my suffering..., May 8, 2005

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D.W. Williams "Dave" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lake of Sorrow (Audio CD)

I'm really quite astonished about how much negative feedback this band has received on Amazon. Their music is very beautiful, subtle and relaxing while at the same time maintaining a very dark edge a la Tristania and Lacrimosa. Their singer Anita Auglend has a very angelic voice and brings something different to the genre. I am surprised that Pete Johanssen, the violinist of this record, was never an official band member, considering he seemingly gets more time on the album than anyone else from the band. The growling complements the music well, if a bit unnecessary. My only problem is the guitars - TSOTB have two guitarists and they're both drowned out for the most part. I wonder if that is due to the production, which comes off rather flat at times.

In terms of songwriting, the Sins of Thy Beloved write very long, epic-feeling numbers that really emphasize on atmosphere. Just after the opening growl on the delightfully chilling "My Love", I already felt like I was dragged down beneath the surface of this lake - just ready to explore the secrets it possessed underneath. The title track is another great example of the quality musicianship these guys (and two girls) maintain. "All Alone" and personal pick "Until the Dark" both feature some great vocal sections, which are sporadically placed throughout the bulk of the songs, allowing enough time for the violins and synths to leave an impression.

Overall, I would highly recommend Lake of Sorrow to anyone who enjoys beautiful gothic music. I'm not exactly certain as to the whereabouts of this band - but I do believe they split a few years ago, as their website was removed shortly after the confirmed departure of Anita Auglend.

9/10

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauiful, July 29, 2000

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Ian (Winter Park, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lake of Sorrow (Audio CD)

I recieved in the mail both lake of sorrow and perpetual desolation at the same time and at first i enjoyed perpetual desolation more, but as i listened to lake of sorrow more and more i realized how awe inspiring it is, it is more piano and violin oriented than perpetual which makes it softer yet more beautiful. It is very comarable to Tristanias Widows Weeds, which is understandable considering they share a violinist. Overall, this disc is probably more played than perpetual desolation by me but id start with perpetual, then get this one.