TARJA – COLOURS IN THE DARK

There are many imitations, but across the expanding world of metal cross-genres, there is no voice quite like Tarja’s.

The Finnish-born singer has an impressive range and a forceful voice. Formerly the frontwoman for Nightwish, her third album away from the group allows Tarja to fully use her presence as an operatic metal-singing pioneer. She takes a moment halfway through the album to talk to her audience, welcoming the listener in.

Colours in the Dark is a place where the lyrics are easy to understand, the music is heavy and pained, yet hopeful. (SP)

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