This is one of my favorite CDs of all time. Even though only an EP, “No Way Back” features two very, very intense tracks: “No Way Back” and “Close Your Eyes”.
While there is no doubt that this is a genuine Death Metal, “No Way Back” starts with a deeply touching and sad opening that slowly transforms into pure desperation. The song is driven by the unyielding pressure that is typical for Norther. Truly a masterpiece that tells a story with a lot of emotion.
“Close Your Eyes” carries the expression of frustration and disappointment while at same time, the lyrics express red-hot rage and anger. I guess Norther are just too good at this kind of stuff, because it holds you captive and doesn’t let you go until the story of this track is told.
I already loved “Norther” during the time of their first album “Dreams of Endless War”, when everyone was blaming them of ripping off “Children of Bodom” while I truly couldn’t see the slightest resemblance between their styles. After “Death Unlimited”, they headed off in a direction I initially couldn’t relate to, but their latest release is exactly what I’m longing for!
My personal list of must-hear tracks for Norther would be: Dreams of Endless War - Released, Dreams of Endless War - Nothing Left, Mirror of Madness - Betrayed, Mirror of Madness - Everything is an End, Death Unlimited - Deep Inside, Death Unlimited - A Fallen Star, Death Unlimited - Nothing, Solution 7 - YDKS (You Don’t Know Shit), Till Death Us Unites - Drowning, Till Death Us Unites - Everything, No Way Back - No Way Back, No Way Back - Close Your Eyes, N - We Rock
My personal rating for “No Way Back” is a definitive 10 out of 10.
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