HIMark Light

Sire Records

2005

10/10

Dark Light marks the latest release from the Finnish metal band, HIM. And might I say, this album surprised me by being as amazing as it is.

The most noteable trait of this album is the vocals. Past HIM fans may recognize the different sounding vocals in this album compared to earlier ones. But not only are the vocals recognizably brilliant, but the lyrics are also a change for the best. Instead of a simple "I love you, you love me" theme of most of their songs, they have a deeper message to realize other than love.

A good example of this is Face of God. It not only has an amzing beat and feel to it, but it gets deeper and more intimate than the thought of love. But it still pretty much says "I love you".

It's hard to pick an amazing song to describe from this album. All the songs are amazing! So i've decided to go with the single from this album, Rip Off The Wings Of A Butterfly

Rip Off The Wings Of A Butterfly isn't exactly the best poetry, but the song certainly makes up for this error. This song can keep any fan listening over and over for hours. The guitar entrance is also a different approach used in a lot of the songs on this album. The intro is also played many times throughout the song, setting most of the feeling to this song. Along with amazing guitar comes amazing vocals, which i have previously mentioned. Everything in this song is overall amazing!

In my point of view this is probrably their best album! However I haven't heard but two of their previous albums.

But HIM is definitely more for the alternative metal fans. Still good for any metal fans though

Your Pal,
Johnny