Sounds from the Heart of Gothenburg
Sounds from the Heart of Gothenburg is the second live album by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames. It was filmed on 8 November 2014 in front of a sold-out venue of 10,000 fans, right inside the Scandinavium in the band's hometown Gothenburg, Sweden.[1][2] The concert was directed by Patric Ullaeus. It is the last release to feature long time drummer Daniel Svensson who left the band in 2015.
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| Released | 23 September 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 8 November 2014 | |||
| Venue | Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, melodic death metal | |||
| Length | 41:39 (CD 1) 47:32 (CD 2) | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
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Background
Commenting on the release, guitarist Björn Gelotte said "This DVD is for everyone who was been [sic] following our career; we have songs from the early years, the middle years and the new era".[3]
Reception
Adam Rees of Classic Rock magazine gave the album a positive review, calling it "another accomplished landmark for this enduring band", and rating it 3 and a half stars.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Plain View" | 5:47 |
| 2. | "Everything's Gone" | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Fear Is the Weakness" | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Trigger" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Resin" | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Where the Dead Ships Dwell" | 4:26 |
| 7. | "With Eyes Wide Open" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Paralyzed" | 4:21 |
| 9. | "Through Oblivion" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Ropes" | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 41:39 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Delight and Angers" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Cloud Connected" | 5:09 |
| 3. | "Only for the Weak" | 5:06 |
| 4. | "The Chosen Pessimist" | 7:56 |
| 5. | "The Quiet Place" | 3:34 |
| 6. | "When the World Explodes" | 4:55 |
| 7. | "Rusted Nail" | 4:45 |
| 8. | "The Mirror's Truth" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Deliver Us" | 4:34 |
| 10. | "Take This Life" | 4:14 |
| Total length: | 47:32 | |
Personnel
- In Flames
- Anders Fridén – vocals
- Björn Gelotte – guitar
- Niclas Engelin – guitar
- Peter Iwers – bass
- Daniel Svensson – drums
References
- "Sounds From The Heart Of Gothenburg by IN FLAMES - info and shop at Nuclear Blast - Nuclear Blast". www.nuclearblast.de.
- "'Sounds From The Heart Of Gothenburg' Out Sept. 23, 2016! Pre-Order Now!". In Flames.
- "IN FLAMES To Release 'Sounds From The Heart Of Gothenburg' DVD In September". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 15 July 2016.
- September 2016, Adam Rees 08. "In Flames album review – Sounds From The Heart Of Gothenburg". Metal Hammer Magazine.