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Dialing back a bit from the conceptual reach of their second album, Light of Day, Day of Darkness (which consisted of one hourlong, multi-part song in the tradition of Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick), the Norwegian quartet the Green Carnation return to discrete songs of more reasonable lengths but continue the questing spirit that made this album's predecessor so interesting. Leader and philosopher Tchort wrote most of the album, although bassist Stein Roger Sordal contributes two of the best tracks, including the surprisingly poppy opener, "Crushed to Dust." The bulk of the album is quite restrained, with a melodic feel not far removed from Dream Theater or even their fellow Scandinavians the Soundtrack of Our Lives. The standout is the atmospheric, spacy closer "Rain," but the entire album has much to offer fans of progressive metal. ~ Stewart Mason
Following 2002's acclaimed Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness Tchort & co. unleash their 2003 album with a change in direction! The songwriting is layered with 70s inspired prog rock elements, delivered with lush acoustic passages, jazzy keyboard & rocking guitar riffing. Album of the month in several mags! Seasons of Mist.
Recording information: Bingen, Kristiansand, Norway; Brown Sound Studios; Jailhouse Studio, Kristiansand, Norway.
Photographer: Lars Hoen.
Personnel: Kjetil Nordhus (vocals); Stein Roger Sordal (guitar, harp); Bjorn Harstad, Tchort (guitar); Bernt A. Moen (piano, keyboards); Anders Kobro (drums).
Audio Mixer: Hans K. Eidskard.
Blessing In Disguise Music Green Carnation Blessing In Disguise Songs Blessing In Disguise Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   3.5 - Into Altrock Territory, but Still Good
Most times when metal bands like Green Carnation start writing more compact songs and start using more familiar chords and focusing on choruses more, the results are lukewarm. And on one or two songs of this album they are. By trying to bring an emotional edge, the singer Kjetil Nordhus occasionally falls into a sappy, forced delivery. But thankfully, his singing is generally an asset on this album, particularly on songs like "Into Deep" and "The Boy in the Attic." The former song is the highlight of "Blessing in Disguise" for me, with a fantastic organ riff following the chorus. The latter song is the most interesting lyrically on this disc, sounding like a 19th century gothic story by someone like Edgar Allen Poe. Other songs are pleasant, but lack the amazing hooks of these two songs, which means I can't say this album is a 4/5 kind of album. It is well above average though, and worth a few listens.
Submitted by michael-mcdonell (Canada) 
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 Impeccable!
This album contains all the right things in just the right way. The perfect balance of heavy and soft... harmonies... an overall great album! You'd be smart to pick this one up.
Submitted by Kris (Ontario, Canada)
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Perfect!
I think this was the perfect follow-up to the awesome album; Light of Day, Day of Darkness. The band has taken their music one step further and mix brilliant melodies with the most powerful groove i have heard in years!
Submitted by a reviewer (Stavanger, Norway)
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