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The impression I had was that Helvetios was more melodeath and less folk. In my opinion it was also less good. Certainly not devoid of effort but they seemed to take too many easy routes to writing the songs in an accessible melodeath style instead of trying to keep the folk elements and technicality prominent.

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The impression I had was that Helvetios was more melodeath and less folk. In my opinion it was also less good. Certainly not devoid of effort but they seemed to take too many easy routes to writing the songs in an accessible melodeath style instead of trying to keep the folk elements and technicality prominent.
I understand your point, but maybe that's just the reason why I like Helvetios more. Some songs are indeed accessible, but some songs from Slania are also. Btw: I already have access to their new one, but I haven't listen to it yet. When I've done that, I'll report my opinion here :D
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I thought 'A Rose For Epona' was actually a fairly good song even though it seemed a technically lazy and easy kind of outing, because the band gave the impression that they cared. The enthusiasm in that song endeared it to me.

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I love them. I first saw them in 2006, when they had only just released Spirit. So they played nearly the entire album, plus an 'Only for the weak' cover, which was amazing! And I didn't really mind their change to a more melodeath sound, but I would agree that the last albums aren't as strong as the first two.

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Went to a concert 3 weeks ago, they were just finnishing Origins tour with Arkona and Skalmold (both also geat bands). I always enjoy their shows, they make such a party. And good thing is, they are touring a lot so at least in Europe you can see them live every year :) They are also nice to hang out with.

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Eluveitie are great. I think the first I came across them was when I saw them live in 2008 at Paganfest. After that I went and bought 'Slania' and it remains my favourite album of theirs. Amazing cover art too by the way. I love the jigs and reels that they imbed into the songs. So damn catchy. 

In fact, I think I own about 6 of their releases now, and I have to admit that 'Helvetios' and 'Everything Remains...' didn't really inspire me quite to the same extent as the older material (shit I've turned into one of those guys...).

I think I agree with those who said those albums are a little more melodeath and a little less folky. I also find them a fairly harsh listen sonically. I'm not sure what's up with those productions but it's a bit too 'razor-wire' for my ears, with some of the melodies seemingly buried underneath. I get ear-fatigue or whatever it's called. 

'Evocation' was a cool release although with the acoustic stuff, although a little bland and not quite as transcendent as I thought it was going to be. I need to put it on again actually and give it some more love. 

Could be time to re-introduce some Eluveitie to my car to re-engage. 

 

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