Yesterwynde | Nightwish | Album Review

Yesterwynde is the tenth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, and was released on 20 September 2024 by Nuclear Blast Records.

00:00 - Intro
04:07 - Yesterwynde
04:47 - An Ocean Of Strange Islands
06:39 - The Antikythera Mechanism
08:00 - The Day Of...
09:04 - Perfume Of The Timeless
10:25 - Sway
11:10 - The Children Of 'Ata
12:24 - Something Whispered Follow Me
13:15 - Spider Silk
14:10 - Hiraeth
14:49 - The Weave
15:45 - Lanternlight
16:23 - Conclusion
00:00 - What's Next?

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[Riksi]

Long rant incoming.
"But why would yo...". Again, because I can.

Obviously I knew of the band since they were formed in Finland, because I am from Finland. I hated how Tarja (original singer) sounded, because I was a young c_nt only listening to Metallica, Slayer etc. It wasn't metal enough, so that means I can't listen to something like that.

Then we come to the Anette era. I never understood why they went with her (although both of the Anette albums are insanely good). Again as young metal head full of piss and vinegar I thought I had a right to comment on this matter. I wasn't even listening to the band. So again, being a c_nt.


At this point I had completely lost track on anything Nightwish related.

Then we come to 2018. A friend of mine had two tickets to a show in Hartwall Arena, in Helsinki. He wanted me to join him, so I was like. Fine, whatever. I did not know about Floor.
The first song kicked in, my jaw dropped. I could not take my eyes off from the stage. I think I asked couple of times; "Who the f_ck is that?".

There's been few times, when something changes in you in a molecular level, I think. To me it was Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power (greatest band ever, to me), the band Jinjer and that specific evening spent with Nightwish. And that is all because of Floor Jansen. To me, at least, she was the missing link. And how they got there (Please Learn The Setlist in 48 hours)... what a story. Holy crap.

I am currently a massive fan of this band. I still can not listen to Tarja live, I think Anette live sounds like when you visit a neighborhood pub having a "karaoke evening" on a Friday night, but I can listen and enjoy every single album recording. I can appreciate the art that Tuomas and the band creates.

End of rant. Till next time.

[Ray-ldmt]

This is the album of the year to me! Massive!

[Simon-T.]

Great review. Some hilarious lines in there. Looking forward to the next one already.

[linuxsauna]

Positive energies and powers to Floor on her recovering from these challenges 🙏 a gift of an album is finally here, for humanitys benefit.

[PixieyDust]

L9ve your review! You have a humor I really enjoyed this and how you shared the band members thoughts! I'm subscr8bed now! Thanks! I love the album and have great headphones so they sound lovely!

[danemalmfeldt]

Have you heard the album petrodragonic apocalypse by king gizzard and the lizard wizard? It’s a metal album that dropped last year which RIPS. The whole thing flows together and it tells a fantastic story . They’re such a talented band, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

[anthilmusic]

Great review! Well researched and informative.

[w-james]

Have you listened to Epica? Symphonic metal but with both clean and harsh vocals. They also have some very melodic passages and brutal breakdowns with blast beats.

[TheStrongBoyz]

I have been getting into the band, and I am digging their material. I'm looking forward to discovering this album. I would also be thinking the band is and always will be Nightwish, no matter what the line-up changes were since the music is what matters the most. It's the same thing for many bands and I do like the band a lot.

[janmachin]

Good review - I subscribed, you are funny!

[esalaukkanen]

Good review..I do not usually listenen to reviews. There has been always complains about NW releases. That happen already with album ’Once’, many stated that songs after 4 were totally scrap. That time there were naturally much less forums to complain. Same continued with Dark Passion Play. Many ’old timers’ just could not get over Tarja topic. As well as with Imagerium. EFMB was again told to be bad stuff with poor mixing. And so on.
Tuomas & gang are making music according to their vision. Mixing is not bad…it is exactly what it is supposed to be. They are part of symphony not over it. That is the main difference to other bands in the genre. As well as much better songwriting.

I got the feeling many would like Tuomas to write ’Ever Dream’ again and again. But he is not repeating past, he moves on.

This record is not currently my number 1 for the year. But I also know this probably will be the best of 2024 after 10 years.

I have to admit I was not the happiest with Imagerium when it was released. Currently I conseder it as 100- rated album.

Keep it up. This was a good review.

[klinkklankradio]

Great review dude! Pretty much on point regarding how I felt about this album after listening to it 3 times (after 3 listens, that's when I give my initial review/rating). I think 'Yesterwynde' is the best Nightwish album featuring Floor Jansen.

I honestly enjoy 'Dark Passion Play' and 'Imaginaerum', 'Oceanborn' and 'Once' more. Largely because the core sound (guitars, drums) stands out a bit more and there's more expression to those instruments (in my opinion).

However, Nightwish's evolution in sound is interesting. Each era of Nightwish has a good amount of music to offer and never sounds one in the same.

As far as symphonic metal goes, EPICA is my favorite because they explore heavier territories (some good death metal growls contrasting beautifully with Simone's amazing clean and operatic vocals) allowing more breathing room for the guitars and drums. The orchestral arrangements in Epica's music to me are more balanced (not so over the top) where often times is more supportive than it is upfront.

Anyway, it's nice to expand the music pallette checking out other styles of metal. Great review man!

[nbd]

I like the laidback (pun intended) attitude of this review. I have fully immersed myself in the beautiful scenery in the background 😂 I am about to listen to the album too, tho I am not a big Nightwish fan either.

[vanmantalks]

I’ll be honest I tailed off from Nightwish after Tarja left. But you have inspired me to give this album a go

[janmachin]

ps I have that Lynch on Lynch book as well

[hectorThechilldudeonacouch]

Walking in your apartment review 😂. I too am not too much a fan of Symphonic metal but Nightwish is good. Floor is a great vocalist.

[Micha-thfb]

Its good album even if not their best.

[Gizmo_]

You're a crack up haha...

Is there any chance we can get an album review of Petrodragonic Apocalypse from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard ?

After all, you were the one that got me onto the "Infest The Rats Nest" album back in the day. 🫡