The Silent Force (2005)

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Within Temptation is a talented band from Netherlands. Lead singer Sharon den Adel as pretty as her voice is. The music is symphonic metal with orchestral and choir backing. It is highly melodic and enchanting. If you know and like the band Nightwish, then this is for you. "The Silent Force" is very different from their first album "Enter". On "Enter" the songs were much slower and longer; Sharon's voice was more wailing and had male death vocals in. The atmosphere was melancholy and practically gothic doom. "The Silent Force" is more up-tempo, Sharon's voice has noticeably improved and there are not death vocals here any more. The songs themselves are very dynamic, from very gothic "Forsaken" to ballad-like "Pale".