Helped immeasurably by both an adult and children's choir, the highlights of this debut are absolutely gorgeous, those moments including the first song "Winter Heaven", as well as the likes of "Follow The Wind", "All Is Dust" and the sometimes glorious "Inner Storm".
On the other side of the coin, there are a few fairly ordinary songs, like "Walking Alone" and the ballad "Washed Away", while vocalist Gabriel Langelier is a bit weak. But, overall, Icewind has brought power and symphonic metal together in a sometimes exceptional release that demands seeking out for fans of either or both genres.
***1/2
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