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It's amazing what you can do in tax exile isn't it? #DuranDuran #TotP
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It's amazing what you can do in tax exile isn't it? #DuranDuran #TotP
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Yay more Duran Duran (twice in one night is a treat) with The Reflex, tune!!!! #TOTP #DuranDuran
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"The reflex" - Duran Duran
On video.
A pair of videos from Duran Duran on the same night? Oh, #TOTP, you do spoil us sometimes.
This one's mostly a concert clip? Ah well, can't all be "The wild boys".
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"The reflex" - Duran Duran
On video.
A pair of videos from Duran Duran on the same night? Oh, #TOTP, you do spoil us sometimes.
This one's mostly a concert clip? Ah well, can't all be "The wild boys".
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"A view to a kill" - Duran Duran
Theme from the new Bond movie, shot up the Eiffel Tower, and seamlessly melding footage of the band from clips of the movie.
The CGI film cameras are very state-of-the-art, and the remote control device built into a Walkman is hilarious.
The closing joke: "Aren't you..." "Bon. Simon Le Bon." Send it in to Crackerjack!
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"A view to a kill" - Duran Duran
Theme from the new Bond movie, shot up the Eiffel Tower, and seamlessly melding footage of the band from clips of the movie.
The CGI film cameras are very state-of-the-art, and the remote control device built into a Walkman is hilarious.
The closing joke: "Aren't you..." "Bon. Simon Le Bon." Send it in to Crackerjack!
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Union Of The Snake 🇳🇺
#DuranDuran
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🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex Rewind ⏪ (80s extended versions, maxi singles, long versions)
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🎵 Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version)▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
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My dude, half the field won't know who you are unless somebody current covered one of your songs 😬
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My dude, half the field won't know who you are unless somebody current covered one of your songs 😬
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My dude, half the field won't know who you are unless somebody current covered one of your songs 😬
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My dude, half the field won't know who you are unless somebody current covered one of your songs 😬
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My dude, half the field won't know who you are unless somebody current covered one of your songs 😬
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Chris Andrews MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO! “Moon for 2” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YC0gAHdgEI
#GeorgesMéliès #chrisandrews #synthpop #electronica #europop #britpop #poprock #singersongwriter #love #davidbowie #duranduran #OMD #OrchestralManoueversintheDark #popmusic
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Chris Andrews MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO! “Moon for 2” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YC0gAHdgEI
#GeorgesMéliès #chrisandrews #synthpop #electronica #europop #britpop #poprock #singersongwriter #love #davidbowie #duranduran #OMD #OrchestralManoueversintheDark #popmusic
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Chris Andrews SONG OF THE WEEK: “Moon for 2” https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/moon-for-2
#GeorgesMéliès #chrisandrews #synthpop #electronica #europop #britpop #poprock #singersongwriter #love #davidbowie #duranduran #OMD #OrchestralManoueversintheDark #popmusic
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Chris Andrews SONG OF THE WEEK: “Moon for 2” https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/moon-for-2
#GeorgesMéliès #chrisandrews #synthpop #electronica #europop #britpop #poprock #singersongwriter #love #davidbowie #duranduran #OMD #OrchestralManoueversintheDark #popmusic
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For the #duranduran fans who also happen to be brooding goth types
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Still sad. Still beautiful.
▶️ Duran Duran - Ordinary World (Official Music Video)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FqIACCH20JU&si=XNkFqUDVYs10MdT3
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Remembering the futuristic 80s when it was more fun than the futuristic 2000s.
Planet Earth? Girls on film?
Duran Duran was a good band at the time this album come out.I still listen to other stuff like Japan and keep them around... a bit of nostalgia I guess!
Did you mentioned Classic Nouveaux? 😆
Neo-romantic scene was big at the time.What was your favourite band in the 80s?
#duranduran #nostalgia #japan #neoromantic #80smusic #music #video
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🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex Rewind ⏪ (80s extended versions, maxi singles, long versions)
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🎵 Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (The Monkey Mix)▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
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🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex WaveSpiral 🌀 (Post Punk & Classical New Wave)
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🎵 Duran Duran - Notorious (Extended Mix)▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
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🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex WaveSpiral 🌀 (Post Punk & Classical New Wave)
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🎵 Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Single Mix)▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
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🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
📻 Vortex WaveSpiral 🌀 (Post Punk & Classical New Wave)
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🎵 Duran Duran - Union of the Snake (The Monkey Mix; 2010 Remaster)▶️ Écouter / Listen : VorteX [Radio]
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Of all the Duran Duran stuff that's been posted and linked over the years, I don't think anything hits me harder than The Chauffeur. It hits me harder than anything else they did. And it's such a perfect endpoint to the album it's on.
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Text des Liedes “Ordinary World” von Duran Duran
#DuranDuran #OrdinaryWorld
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I Don't Want Your Love 🤗
#DuranDuran
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Dimmi che avevi 15 anni quando uscì "Wild Boys" senza dirmi la tua età. #DuranDuran - Free to Love (feat. #NileRodgers) [Official Music Video] - Invidious https://invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=W1-2XVQs46U
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NOW ON VERDANT SQUARE RADIO ==
NOW PLAYING == Duran Duran - Free to Love (feat. Nile Rodgers)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1-2XVQs46U#arts #art #music #newmusic #DuranDuran #gratefuldreadsets #kyndmix #dissent #GetUpStandUp #resist #vsn #radio #DiverseSpectrumOfTheLeft #SupportIndependentMedia
https://mastodon.social/@VerdantSquareRadio/116459424967871305
#news #arts #left #commentary #radio #publicradio #community #progressive #green #kyndmix #vsn #DiverseSpectrumOfTheLeft
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𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
Duran Duran heeft donderdag samen met Nile Rodgers een nieuw nummer uitgebracht. De track met de titel Free to Love is de eerste nieuwe release van de Britse band dit jaar. Duran Duran en Rodgers hebben in het verleden al vaker samen nummers uitgebracht.
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Best UK day festivals for music lovers on a budget
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Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review
With 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #2.5 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsinSpace #DuranDuran #Entertainment #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordoftheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol.3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #review #reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
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Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review
With 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #2.5 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsinSpace #DuranDuran #Entertainment #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordoftheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol.3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #review #reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/895725/ Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review #25 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsInSpace #DuranDuran #Entertainment #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordOfTheLost #music #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #Review #Reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wednesday13 #Xandria
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Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review By ClarkKentWith 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.
Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.1 It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.2
Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.3 “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.4 Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.
While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.5
This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
#25 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsInSpace #DuranDuran #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordOfTheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #Review #Reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2026 -
Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review By ClarkKentWith 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.
Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.1 It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.2
Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.3 “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.4 Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.
While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.5
This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
#25 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsInSpace #DuranDuran #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordOfTheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #Review #Reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2026 -
Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review By ClarkKentWith 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.
Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.1 It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.2
Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.3 “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.4 Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.
While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.5
This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
#25 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsInSpace #DuranDuran #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordOfTheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #Review #Reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2026 -
Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review By ClarkKentWith 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.
Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.1 It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.2
Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.3 “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.4 Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.
While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.5
This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
#25 #2026 #Apr26 #CatsInSpace #DuranDuran #GermanMetal #GothicMetal #KissinDynamite #LordOfTheLost #NapalmRecords #OpvsNoirVol3 #PopMetal #Rammstein #Review #Reviews #SaltatioMortis #SymphonicMetal #Wednesday13 #Xandria
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2026 -
Lord of the Lost – Opvs Noir Vol. 3 Review By ClarkKentWith 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.
Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.1 It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.2
Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.3 “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.4 Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.
While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.5
This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
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Label: Napalm Records
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Originally posted on February 13, 2018
On this day in 1969 Bob Dylan released ‘Nashville Skyline’.
“Why wait any longer for the world to begin?
You can have your cake and eat it too
Why wait any longer for the one you love
When he's standing in front of you?” -
Ted Tocks Covers
Lay Lady Lay
Originally posted on February 13, 2018
On this day in 1969 Bob Dylan released ‘Nashville Skyline’.
“Why wait any longer for the world to begin?
You can have your cake and eat it too
Why wait any longer for the one you love
When he's standing in front of you?” -
Ted Tocks Covers
Lay Lady Lay
Originally posted on February 13, 2018
On this day in 1969 Bob Dylan released ‘Nashville Skyline’.
“Why wait any longer for the world to begin?
You can have your cake and eat it too
Why wait any longer for the one you love
When he's standing in front of you?” -
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