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Having taken longer than most of Gothenburg, Sweden's death metal giants to reveal their greatness, Dark Tranquility have now arguably become that ever-popular subgenre's most enduring torch-bearers -- the living embodiment of melodic death metal midway through the '00s. And, in keeping with that station, 2005's Character marks the third installment of what most agree has been the band's most consistent career-phase; one which finds them, like other genre standard-bearers before them (Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, anyone?), reveling in their mastery of a formula they know so well it inevitably begs the question: have they become too comfortable in their niche? Are they stagnating? Well, there's a distinct difference between beating a dead horse and riding it to victory every time, and Character sure feels like the latter, as song after memorable song storms by all limbs a-flailing and death-shrieks a-shrieking, their riffs and harmonies stacked as densely as only Dark Tranquility can stack them. If anything, this outing follows a slightly more straightforward and aggressive tact than its two acclaimed predecessors, using well-placed synthesizer breaks and melodies to heighten, not suffocate, the ferocious onslaught driving the nearly black metal barrage of "The New Build," the overpowering fury of "Lost to Apathy," and the brilliantly schizophrenic "Dry Run." In fact, only the rather electronics-heavy "The Endless Feed" and the especially emotive quasi-ballad "My Negation" ever manage to distract us from the dominant maelstroms raging here. Admittedly, there's probably no single perfect offering on Character on par with Haven's "Not Built to Last" or Damage Done's "Cathode Ray Sunshine," but there's also no real weak links to speak of, either -- perhaps the less-than-marvelous, "Mind Matters" and "Am I 1?" But, for all intents and purposes, what we have here is quite simply state-of-the-art melodic death metal. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Dark Tranquillity Character Songs Character Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Just ace.
Ace album, and to the idiot who considers this just " Death metal" you are wrong, it's melodic death metal, and there is a difference... I recommend this cd, I also recommend The Gallery by DT, it's also wicked.
Submitted by misanthropic_hatred (powell river, bc, canada)
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 A Monumental Album!
CD UNiverse has invited me to write a short review of the album I have ordered. Well, the album was released on Tuesday January 25, and I got it on Thursday 27th, and the album is yet to leave my player.
This album is a bit heavier than 'Damage Done', a supperb production, an excellent use of electronics, with notoriously supperb riffing provided by Sundin and Henderson. Basse is powerful, almost to the point of destruction and Mikael Stanne's voice and lyrics are as passionate as always. I almost do not want him to tour so he save his voice for future albums. Every song seems to have its place in the album, it is about the things that frustrate us every day, and everything ends with a great track 'My Negation' a bit lighter, which provides a closure after 45 minutes of brutal and the most beautifull metal there is. My favorite song is 'Dry Run', another mind bogling lyrics and very powerful and passionate delivery by Mikael Stanne. There is no weak song on the album, a really monumental album...
I recomend it to all heavy metal fans...
Submitted by nayoti (MIchigan, USA) 
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a rare 5 from me. killer metal
this cd is really good. it could potentially be a couple times through to truly appreciate its scope but its worth it. the guitars thrash, the electro elements add mood and epicness, good deep vocals its a complete package. i would describe this cd as thrashy tech metal.
Submitted by GGG (Van City, B.C.)
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some neat metal here
Submitted by Headbangers R Us (Plano, TX)
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I'm not bowled over to be perfectly honest but.....
... I respect what this band has done for the metal world. By recreating a more deathlike experience to passionate metal listeners Dark Tranquility have held there own in terms of worldwide respect as a new rising heavy metal band. With fantasic talent theyll;; go far yet with my blessing...
Submitted by jamessegelov (sydney, Australia)
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