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Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002 by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt, and Charlotte Wessels. The name of the band comes from the Kingdom of Delain in Stephen King's novel, The Eyes of the Dragon.
Dance With The Devil’ is poppy, synth heavy fun with a club-classic sweetness. It’s solid, but by Delain’s standards it’s a little more straightforward than we’d expect. ‘The Reaping’ stands much stronger, taking it’s foot off the brakes to speed into more of the gothic charm and complexity contained within the lyrics that we’d hope for. The remastered update of 2006’s ‘Sleepwalker’s Dream’ doesn’t differ tremendously from the original, aside from Diana Leah’s mighty wail and bonus emphasis on the strings. It’s a great song, but we’ve known that for nearly twenty years now.
1. Dance with the Devil 03:54
2. The Reaping 03:47
3. Sleepwalker’s Dream (2024 version) 04:25
4. The Cold (Live) 03:43
5. Burning Bridges (Live) 04:21
6. The Quest and the Curse (Live) 05:08
7. April Rain (Live) 04:40
8. Invidia (Live) 03:50
9. Queen of Shadow (Live) 04:00
10. Your Body Is a Battleground (Live) 04:01
11. Moth to a Flame (Live) 04:44
12. Control the Storm (Live) 04:12
13. Dance with the Devil 03:55 instrumental
14. The Reaping 03:48 instrumental
15. Underland (Alternate Ending version) 05:24mp3 320
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