Search - Sonata Arctica :: Don't Say a Word

Kenneth W. (Eyesore) from TAUNTON, MA
Reviewed on 12/4/2007...

I picked up this little gem through lala.com for $1.75 -- you can't beat that! Sonata Arctica, if you're unaware, is a Finish power metal act; one of the best out there. Back in 2004, before releasing Reckoning Night, the band released a two-track single and a four-track EP for the song, "Don't Say A Word." The EP features the brilliant title track and another great one from Reckoning Night, "Ain't Your Fairytale." The bread and butter of this EP, though, is the two exclusive tracks: "World In My Eyes" and "Two Minds, One Soul," both covers.

"World In My Eyes" was originally done by Depeche Mode. It would have been easy for them to cover "Personal Jesus" or "Enjoy The Silence," which are the two standard Depeche Mode covers; but Sonata Arctica chose a more obscure track from the classic Violator album. Sonata's version of "World In My Eyes" begins with a brutal scream from Tony Kakko and a heavy-as-hell riff -- both, sadly, do not make return appearances without being subdued by electronic effects; the song, then, settles into a slight industrial, electronic heavy jam that unfortunately stays decent and nothing more.

"Two Minds, One Soul," originally by the underrated Vanishing Point, from their Tangled In Dream album, is the better of the two covers. The song fits Sonata's style much better; thus, wouldn't be found out of place on any of their albums. It's a mid- to fast-paced tune with a great, catchy -- yet subtle -- chorus. It stays true to the original, so, if you've heard the Sonata version, you should well know that Vanishing Point is a band you need to check out (if you've not already).

Obviously the EP isn't readily available -- at least for us in the US -- so this one is more or less for the serious fans. If you can find it, however, definitely grab it; the two covers are worth it.

Website: http://www.sonataarctica.info
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sonataarctica

World in My Eyes in My Eyes

Reijo Piippula | Turku, Finland | 09/06/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't Say a Word is a edited version from the album "Reckoning Night". It's a cool song, very fast, typical Sonata Arctica song. "Ain't Your Fairytale" is a great Sonata song too. It's also a song from Reckoning Night. "Two Minds, One Soul" is a Vanishing point cover. I haven't heard the original one but this version is cool! "World in My Eyes" is a Depeche Mode cover. I like this version very much. DM's version is cool but this is even better! I usually listen to this in mornings! It's great to start a day with "World in My Eyes"!!! You should try it too...it may make you very happy!!! Tony Kakko sings perfectly all the songs!!!



If you like SA's World in My Eyes, you are my friend!!!"