Welcome to the Panopticon of darkness! With Unbroken, the German pioneers of European Gothic Metal, CREMATORY, dare to perform a tightrope act in the somber void. 15 energetic tracks within brutal riffs, deep growls and tight drum grooves prove the band’s diversity — even after almost 30 years in business. The concise influences of Neue Deutsche Härte turn Unbroken into a bravura-piece in an industrial guise. The opening track of the album takes the listener into a darkly-nuanced soundscape, appeals to the strength and self-determination of the band and their fans, and allures with a certain kind of hymn character. The most contemplative CREMATORY album to date closes with the final tracks "As Darkness Calls", a powerful first class offer, and the emotional ballad "Like The Tidesâ€. The latter presents the fragile side of the band and symbolizes an ode of transience, love and pain. CREMATORY remains Unbroken!
- 1. Unbroken
- 2. Awaits Me
- 3. Rise and Fall
- 4. Behind the Wall
- 5. The Kingdom
- 6. Inside My Heart
- 7. The Downfall
- 8. My Dreams Have Died
- 9. I Am
- 10. Broken Heroes
- 11. A Piece of Time
- 12. Voices
- 13. Abduction
- 14. As Darkness Calls
- 15. Like the Tides