Album review: LIV KRISTINE – Amor Vincit Omnia

LIV KRISTINE - Amor Vincit Omnia

Metalville [Release date 25.04.25]

Following Liv Kristine’s acrimonious departure from Leaves Eyes there have been a series of solo album reissues, a new solo album in 2023, although combining now with her other interests in wellness and voice coaching.

Liv’s haunting and sometimes delicate three octave range lends drama and intrigue to these tracks which will only make fans regret she’s been somewhat inactive in the live and album context in the past decade.

The music has been written by guitarist Sascha Dannenberger with heartfelt lyrics by Liv. Perhaps surprisingly the album isn’t saturated by heavy guitars and rhythms but a certain majesty and, yes, serenity. The “beauty and the beast” vocals are only present on the anthemic title track which translates as ‘Love Conquers All’. It’s almost like her one concession to the genre that brought her to wider attention (with Theatre Of Tragedy) in the late 1990s.

This contrasts with the fragile vocal approach on ‘Ode To Life Pristine’ and ’12th February’ whilst ‘Angel In Disguise’ is more overtly commercial along with the triple salvo of ‘Hold It With Your Life’, ‘Sapphire Heaven’ and ‘Unzip My Love’.

The latest offering from Norwegian born/German resident Liv Kristine reveals its inner most charms after several listenings. ‘Amor Vincit Omnia’ could be described as a spiritual journey that will resonate with her fanbase and maybe open up possibilities for the less familiar listener. As we’ve mentioned before, Liv’s solid solo back catalogue awaits. ****

Review by David Randall

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