Search - Tarja :: My Winter Storm (W/Dvd) (Dlx)

I'm the one who leaves shadows in your room at night

incubus1 | 03/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Forget Nightwish, Tarja's back with a vengeance!



Given the extremely disappointing CD Nightwish gave us with their new singer I wasn't expecting much from Tarja, heck I didn't know she was even working on anything. However, even though I adored her work with Nightwish, I always thought Nightwish was a huge reason those CDs were so good. One listen to My Winter Storm and you'll quickly find out that that wasn't the case at all. The first three songs alone put Nightwish's newest offering to shame on all fronts.



What I love about My Winter Storm is the fact that it has these gorgeous, sweeping interludes that play perfectly into each and every song. Thus making this one of those CDs you can listen to completely, without hesitation. Where Nightwish CDs were sometimes exhausting to listen to completely, Tarja's solo effort doesn't fall victim to that...which is definitely a good thing.



Did you love Tarja before? You'll love her even more now. Some of the music that accompanies her on here is nothing short of breathtaking. Take the symphonic heaviness of Lost Northern Star for example. Or even the calm, toy-esque beginning of My Little Phoenix. It just doesn't stop! Then you also have the classic moments you know you're gonna be left wanting to hear over and over again, such as the climax of Boy And The Ghost most notably. I'm hardpressed to think of a single hole in this CD, all the bases are covered magnificently.



My favorite songs are I Walk Alone, Lost Northern Star, Boy And The Ghost, Our Great Divide, and Ciaran's Well. Not enough good things can be said about this release. Most anything good you hear about My Winter Storm will have merit behind it, it's just that good. Listen and enjoy!"

Tarja is my Queen

J.J. Willard | USA | 06/20/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have loved Tarja's operatic voice since she first emerged in Nightwish in the mid 90's. She definitely has a voice and style all her own, especially when compared to other "popular" artists of today.



This album is by far her crowning achievement. Not only has she continued to make awe-inspiring music, but she also proved that she does not need her former band members from Nightwish. After all, most of the instrumental players in a band are replaceable -- it's the vocalist that makes the band.



Highly recommended for fans of opera-like vocals and Gothic rock."

Outstanding Album!

Pamela N. Enmark | California USA | 05/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

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This is an awesome album, and Tarja doesn't let us down! If you like Mixes of Heavy guitar, classical, and that stunning voice of hers, it's well worth adding to your collectione! I hope she one day comes to the USA!"