It’s simply incredible how Anthony Ryan weaved this slow-paced coming-of-age story into an addictive page-turner, at least that’s how it was for me. “The Sixth Order wields the sword of justice and smites the enemies of the Faith and the Realm.”
To do that, he’s going to tell the coming-of-age story of his life to the Imperial Chronicler, a story which began when his father left him alone at the iron gate of the Sixth Order in order for him to learn and grow into a warrior. Told in the same storytelling style as The Name of the Wind, the plot of the book mostly revolves around how Vaelin received all these titles. The Sword of the Realm, the Young Hawk, Darkblade, the Shadow of the Raven, and Hope Killer it’s not an exaggeration to say that Vaelin has obtained many names throughout his life. Now, it’s time for me to take on the role of the Chronicler and inform you why it’s essential for you to read Vaelin Al Sorna’s coming-of-age story. I could practically end my review with that answer but that wouldn’t do justice to how great this book is. Why do I love this book? The simple answer would be because this is a book that has everything I love in epic fantasy and that it hit all the right notes for me. Overall, Weyes Blood’s Titanic Rising offers a unique pallet of styles, each song reflecting on the broad themes of change, love, and the artificiality of our society.A masterwork you don’t want to miss it is with temerity that I declare Blood Song as one of the best debut novels I’ve ever read. She croons on wanting to start a relationship with another person, and for them to see her in a more intimate view. This dreamy song is accompanied with a beautiful orchestra, airy vocals, and a gentle guitar. This song’s style also reminded of Patsy Cline’s work in songs like “Sweet Dreams (Of You)”. Lastly, her style in “Picture Me Better” reminds me of those classic musicals I’d watch as a kid, like Singing In The Rain. The song questions how media portrays love and idolizes the stars while washing away reality. The beginning of this song reminds me of the score of futuristic movies such as Tron or Blade Runner. This can be seen in her lyrics: “I see you everyday / But that’s not enough / I got this seeker running along a lonely line / Always trying to make my keeper mine.” “Movies” is the most experimental song out of the album. This is another love song that describes how the artist craves for attention and affection from her lover. “Everyday” reminds me of the Beatles with its upbeat tone, and it is balanced out by a deep range on the piano. It shows that she is human and wants to be treated with respect in a world where women are easily mistreated. One lyric that stands out is “treat me right, I’m still a good man’s daughter”. The song is about starting a new relationship that is raw and genuine. It is accompanied by a twangy guitar and a steady beat of a drum. Her voice is very soothing in this song and allows listeners to travel to the constellation themselves. The second song, “Andromeda” can be described as a psychedelic folk song, it reminds me a lot of David Bowie’s style of music. This smooth track helps listeners ease into the different styles in the succeeding songs. The heartfelt vocals help carry the message of how inevitable it is to avoid changes in life. “A Lot’s Gonna Change” is a great opener to this album, it sounds very similar to Pink Floyd’s work. The album is extremely unique and has multiple styles that representing different aspects of American music. This indie /alternative album is packed with beautiful lyrics, futuristic sounds, and classical instruments. Natalie Mering, known as Weyes Blood, released her new album Titanic Rising on April 5th, 2019.
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