The Phantom Agony Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  The Phantom Agony |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | June 17, 2003 |
| Genres | Symphonic Metal |
| Labels | Transmission Records |
| Length | 51:51 |
| Ranked | #31 for 2003 , #1,238 all-time |
Album rating : 87.2 / 100
Votes : 26 (4 reviews)
Votes : 26 (4 reviews)
March 7, 2012
This was the first CD of the band that I heard. Greatly influenced persepcion I have of the music and especially the genre that I like. It is certainly one of my favorites.
Simone Simons is one of the most beautiful women and her voice is magnificent. the band is amazing, the style of mark Jansen is spectacular. I have not had the opportunity to attend one of their concerts I live in Mexico for work. But certainly must be a unique experience.
The album is an impressive quality, no doubt one of the representatives of the genre. I can listen over and over again without problem.
My favorite song is Sensorium. But it is very hard to pick a song especially for this album.
Simone Simons is one of the most beautiful women and her voice is magnificent. the band is amazing, the style of mark Jansen is spectacular. I have not had the opportunity to attend one of their concerts I live in Mexico for work. But certainly must be a unique experience.
The album is an impressive quality, no doubt one of the representatives of the genre. I can listen over and over again without problem.
My favorite song is Sensorium. But it is very hard to pick a song especially for this album.
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adyta (The Neverending Embrace) | 1:27 | 79 | 5 | |
| 2. | Sensorium | 4:48 | 87.1 | 7 | Audio |
| 3. | Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers - Part IV) | 6:44 | 89.4 | 10 | Audio |
| 4. | Feint | 4:19 | 86 | 5 | Music Video |
| 5. | Illusive Consensus | 5:00 | 83.6 | 7 | Audio |
| 6. | Facade of Reality (The Embrace That Smothers - Part V) | 8:12 | 84 | 5 | |
| 7. | Run for a Fall | 6:32 | 82 | 5 | |
| 8. | Seif al Din (The Embrace That Smothers - Part VI) | 5:47 | 81 | 5 | |
| 9. | The Phantom Agony | 8:59 | 93.1 | 10 | Audio |
Line-up (members)
- Simone Simons : Vocals
- Mark Jansen : Guitars
- Ad Sluijter : Guitars
- Yves Huts : Bass
- Jeroen Simons : Drums
- Coen Janssen : Keyboards
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