Prevail by Taravana
"Prevail" tells the story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary 1914 expedition to cross Antarctica. Against all odds, the crew of his ship Endurance survived two winters on the frozen continent and found its way home. November 21st will mark exactly 100 years since the Endurance sank, setting in motion one of the all-time great stories of heroism and sheer will to survive.
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"The songs on Prevail are undoubtedly more complex and layered than anything else in the Taravana discography...allowing a natural progression through different musical themes.Prevail is an excellent album, and the consistent strength of Newton’s work should leave us all excited to see what Taravana will have in store for us in 2016." (4.5/5)
- Brian Donarski, Sputnikmusic
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/69147/Taravana-Prevail/
"This album is so wholesome and well-arranged that it is a great example of a folk metal album done right...The title track has one of the best guitar leads I’ve ever heard." (4.5/5)
- Metalopsy Metal Reviews
http://metalopsy.wordpress.com/2017/02/06/taravana-prevail-2015/
Tracklist
| 1. | Endurance | 8:17 |
| 2. | Prevail | 6:59 |
| 3. | Until You Slip Away | 5:32 |
| 4. | The Blackest Deep | 0:47 |
| 5. | Owned By the Ocean | 6:14 |
| 6. | Cape Evans | 10:22 |
Credits
Alex Newton - Songwriting, lyrics, lead and harsh vocals, piano, synthesizer, reed flute
Aaron Maloney - Drums, bass, vocal harmonies, additional keyboards
John Barrett - Additional guitar
Dan Bussells - Lead and rhythm guitar
Raphael Weinroth-Browne - Cello, “Until You Slip Away”
Mitch Wessell - Guitar solo, “Owned By the Ocean”
Reid Kelley - Trumpet, “Endurance”
Recorded, mixed, and produced by Aaron Maloney at Andover Studio in Galena, Maryland. Additional recording at Barzillai Studio in East Haddam, CT
