How Would You Like to Be Spat at [Import]

How Would You Like to Be Spat at [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
3rd album by one of the best Swedish gothic metal bands. For fans of Opeth. Scarlet Records. 2005.

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Average customer rating:

Doomy and dirty yet tender and melodic. Surprisingly good.

How Would You Like to Be Spat at
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Manufacturer: Scarlet
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007DDPRK
Release Date: 2005-01-31

Tracks:

Woh Ii Tsc
Heroine
Catching Scarlet In The Sun
How Would You Like To Be Spat At In The Face?
Some Gossip On Stealing A Spouse
Going Down
Considering The Gawk, The Drool, The Bitch And The Fool
Kick You So Hard
About A Whole, About A Kill...
Speeding To Get By

Album Description

3rd album by one of the best Swedish gothic metal bands. For fans of Opeth. Scarlet Records. 2005.

Album Details

Combining the Attitude of Metal Band Opeth with Progessive 70s Rock Elements and Traditional Swedish Doom Influences, "Spat At" is the Third Album for Scarlet by One of the Best Swedish Gothic Metal Bands, the Provenance. Huge Demands on the Previous Two Efforts, "25th Hour; Bleeding" and "Still at Arms Length" Has Made this Disc a Top Priority Release.

Customer Reviews:

Doomy and dirty yet tender and melodic. Surprisingly good........2006-05-21

Not having really paid much attention to this Swedish gothic metal band over the years, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from "How Would You Like to be Spat At?". One thing was certain though. This was not going to be one of those typical modern gothic metal albums with pretty album cover and poppy rock songs tinged with gothic overtones. Not with a name like "How Would You Like to be Spat At?" and a very dreary cover displaying the human form in a vulnerable, emaciated state. And right from the outset, this appearance is justified, as The Provenance has released a very personal, pissed off with the world rock album that's borders on concerning. I read an interview with the band not long back that piqued my interest due to the intelligent, genuine outlook of the band members and I seem to recall that the guy who wrote the lyrics to this album had a mental breakdown not long after. I'm not surprised, as there are some serious issues being let loose in musical form here. It's probably for the best that he has The Provenance as an outlet for his frustrations. Track titles such as "Some Gossip on Stealing a Spouse", "Kick You so Hard" and "About a Whore, About a Kill...", along with the very striking title track should give you some idea of what I'm talking about.

So the big question is, is the album any good? The answer is clearly yes as I find it both entertaining and enthralling, although I'm certain this will not be to everyone's tastes. The Provenance utilize the singing talents of both Emma and Tobias, but it's not so much a case of beauty and the beast, as both vocalists sing cleanly, and without a lot of aggression. There are no guttural death vocals here, although it wouldn't have sounded completely out of place amongst all the resentment presented. Tobias sings rather well, but it is Emma that takes "How Would You Like to be Spat At?" from being a decent album to being a very good one indeed. She has a very tender, beautiful singing voice when necessary, but also manages depressive melancholy with as much confidence and grace.

Musically, this is something resembling The Gathering, although it's much grungier and darker in tone. There's a rawness to the album that suits it perfectly, and I'm certain it could be replicated live perfectly. The guitar work is rather nice and full of depth, with the bass really dominant within the mix. There's enough variation is speed and style to keep me enthralled throughout, which cannot be said for a lot of albums of this style recently.

So why don't I give it more than 4 out of 5? There are a few standout tracks such as "Heroine", "Catching Scarlet in the Sun" and "Some Gossip on Stealing a Spouse", but there are also a few tracks that don't work quite as well such as the title track and "Going Down". Even these lesser moments are interesting and fresh, so I can't complain too much, but these guys have the potential to release something awesome and far superior one day soon. I guess I have to be realistic though when rating albums too. This one has touched me on a personal level, but I'm certain there will be many that pass it off as just another gothic rock album. For those of you that like your metal a little doomier and slightly dirty, yet containing beautiful melodies and tender moments, don't ignore this. I'm sure you know whether that might be you or not.

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