Within Temptation Hydra

2014, HYDRA opens with a classic Within Temptation sound on ,,Let Us Burn". The song is packed with dramatic atmosphere, thick guitars, and den Adel's soaring vocal delivery. The listener is immediately engulfed in an aura of rich, auditory and emotive textures. The first track to feature a guest artist, is the album's second song and second single, ,,Dangerous", which features former Killswitch Engage frontman, Howard Jones. ,,And We Run" is arguably the most startling track on the record. While its base is a classic Within Temptation song, full of spiraling keyboards and guitar work, and rich choral vocals, it is the presence of Detroit hip hop artist, Xzibit which throws you for a loop. The album's first single, ,,Paradise (What About Us?) " features the operatic flourishes of Tarja Turunen. This is a stunning Within Temptation song on its own merit, but Tarja and Sharon together take it over the top. It has all the crunch and presence of the band's classic signature.