世界を形成する五大元素をコンセプトに掲げ、配信シングルを発表してきた彼らの新フル作。華美なシンセ音や合唱コーラスを武器に、独自のシンフォニック・メタルを開拓してきたが、壮大さに深淵さも加味された楽曲は絶品だ。また、フォーク・メタル調の“Good Bye My World”や、劇的なインスト曲“FANTASIA”も聴き応え十分で、なかでも心洗われるようなラストの表題曲は、聴き手を悠久の世界へと誘う。
[English Translation]
Matenrou Opera "Chi Kyu"
Matenrou Opera has delivered their new full-length album after releasing singles online under the concept of the Five Elements (which consists of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void (or Ether); the Japanese conceptual framework about the basic elements forming all things in the universe). Taking advantage of their flamboyant synth sounds and choruses, the band has developed their own style of symphonic metal, and made their numbers even more exquisite by adding not only magnificence but also bottomless darkness. The folk-metal style number “Good Bye My World” or the dramatic instrumental “FANTASIA” are definitely worth listening to; but among all, the spirit-cleansing title track at the end lures listeners into the world of eternity.
