Fiction by Dark Tranquility
Dark Tranquility, the Swedish melodic death metal band's eighth album was released in North America April 24, 2007 on Century Media Records. Dark Tranquility is one of those bands that have perfected and refined their sound over time and rarely disappoint when they deliver.
Dark Tranquility Fiction is another example of the band's ability to produce great metal and hold the interest of old and new fans alike. It has a lot of diversity and is the perfect balance of melody and brutality. The keyboards and guitar take the spotlight. Vocalist Mikael Stanne has done a great job. He also attempts some melodic singing, which is serviceable, and there are some female melodic vocals on one of the songs as well. There are a number of memorable songs and the production of the album is outstanding. An expanded edition, Dark Tranquility Fiction expanded released in North America in 2008.