Falling Leaves - Mournful Cry Of A Dying Sun - Album Review

Promising Career! - 80%


A band’s debut album is definitely both controversial and revealing; especially in the case of Falling Leaves as it’s a band from Jordan -which is a country that has no Metal bases what so ever, except in the fan base of northern countries’ music.


This album emphasizes the influences of traditional straight-up death-doom bands, and as the first song begins in its gloomy, somber and dark atmosphere, the album keeps going in the same direction further fortifying the band and the album within this genre. The melodies stay down tempo and sometimes go beyond that.
Vocals were variant with harsh and spoken being the main choice.


Many artists are featured in the album, and it is in that where the negativity may lay, as it can affect the band’s own original identity.


“Reaching my last haven” is certainly the best and the highlight of the album as it features Josep Brunet, his gutturals are harsh and very deep, adding a very distinctive style to the band elevating them to their full gloomy potential with a good intro and a great solo.


The violin does its job well, mostly by following the guitars or doing an exquisite background. It occasionally breaks off and stands out, and all this is done professionally as both featured violinists Pete Johansen and Olof Gothlin maintain haunting, precise rhythm complimenting the melodies. Mentioning Trapped within where it hits off with a magical violin intro and solo, where it starts mellow and peaks up to a heavier, more powerful tune.
The drumming is good. However, this it is barely noticeable and not doing anything over top.


Paul Kuhr performance is brutal as hell, emphasizing the dark atmosphere that this album is drenched in, as the song Vanished serenity is performed by him alongside with Waseem Al Nemri the band’s original member.

All in all, the vocal arrangements are done very tastefully and professionally, not forgetting Pim Blankenstien in Blight, as he takes the second part of the song to new amazing levels with his passionate dark and powerful voice.


The lyrics are not innovative, and primarily deal with the subjects of mourning, pain and inner struggles. yet, they are written well, and coupled with the music.


I recommend this for death/doom fans, as well as for whoever wants to know what the band has to offer, giving the album a chance, it’s well worth it.