Liv Kristine - Amor Vincit Omnia (2025)

Returning with her enchanting vocals, today we have Liv Kristine’s latest solo effort “Amor Vincit Omnia”. Featuring eleven tracks and nearly 45 minutes of music, this release was composed with Sascha Dannenberger, creating very enchanting compositions that are slightly different from her previous release, but yet deliver her signature sound. Filled with melancholy and very captivating, this release masterfully showcases the magic of Liv Kristine.

Opening with the album title track, we start strong with playful guitars, solemn vocal interludes, and a bit of a mixture of very old-school Theater of Tragedy (thanks to the harsh vocals) and the more modern influences of Liv Kristine’s latest solo efforts. This melodramatic tone continues through the dramatic “Ode to Life Pristine”, the melancholic and very dreamy “12th February”, and the catchiness of “Angel in Disguise”. Sascha perfectly leverages Liv’s vocal harmonies to create very engaging and powerful tracks that are very direct and effective.

Playful tracks like “Hold it with Your Life”, “Sapphire Heaven” (and its Chris Isaak’s vibe), “Unzip My Love” are always an exciting part of Liv’s releases as they shake things up and keep things engaging and fresh. Further exploring Liv’s range and creativity, tracks like “Melange (Whenaddictioncalls)” and “Tangerines” will always keep the listener on their toes, but also blend some signature elements to keep things cohesive.

As the release closes with the cathartic “When Stillness Speaks”, the listener is left on a high note. Liv Kristine continues to expand and play with her style, creating some truly unique and very engaging tracks in “Amor Vincit Omnia”. Always keeping things fresh and engaging, every solo release has its own identity and vibe, while always retaining her signature style. If you like female-fronted Metal releases, this one will certainly be a great addition to your collection.

Label: Metalville

Release: April 25th, 2025

Genre: Gothic Metal

Country: Norway