General Information
Personnel:
Liv Kristine – vocals
Sascha Dannenberger – guitar
Tobias Glier – bass
Roland Bliesener – keyboards
Björn Etzel – drums
Michael Espenæs – vocals
Producer: Sascha Dannenberg, Twilight Sound Studio
Mastering: Andy Classen, Stage One Studio
Release date: April 25, 2025
Label: Metalville Records
Setting the Scene
Liv immerses us in an ethereal universe where vulnerability is intertwined with inner strength. You can breathe an introspective and sacred atmosphere. The mixture of dark rock sounds, soft doom and melodic textures creates an emotional landscape where love, pain and redemption coexist in balance. The lyrics, imbued with natural and spiritual symbolism. It’s a sanctuary where the fragile and the eternal embrace.
First Impression
Amor Vincit Omnia gives us a first impression of melancholic beauty and contained strength, being, in turn, intimate and atmospheric, where the ethereal is embraced with an emotional honesty that surrounds from the first minute.
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Visual Vibes
On the cover of the album we can see a Liv Kristine in black and white, with her hair waving in the wind, and her eyes closed showing the serenity achieved after having fought many battles. Her figure, represented in light, almost angelic tones, stands out in the middle of the darkness.
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In-depth Notes
Musical Shape 🎸
Amor Vincit Omnia finds Liv Kristine weaving ambient rock, gothic softness, and emotional clarity into a delicate sonic tapestry. With restrained elegance and deeply personal vocals, the album flows like a quiet storm — intimate, melancholic, and profoundly human.
Vocal Performance 🎤
Liv Kristine’s voice floats with ethereal clarity, delivering each lyric with a sense of sincerity and vulnerability that feels almost confessional. She avoids dramatic vocal flourishes in favor of subtle, nuanced expression, allowing breath, silence, and softness to carry as much weight as melody. It’s not just a vocal showcase, it’s an emotional transmission.
Production Quality 🎧
Each instrument is given space to breathe within the mix, creating an intimate atmosphere where textures unfold gently. The balance between organic instrumentation and ambient layers is handled with care, allowing subtle shifts in dynamics to feel natural and immersive. Rather than leaning into high-gloss polish, the production embraces an earthy, human quality.
Themes and Concepts 💭
Amor Vincit Omnia delves into love as a healing force — tender, spiritual, and transformative. Through themes of vulnerability, loss, and inner rebirth, Liv Kristine crafts a poetic journey where emotional fragility becomes a source of quiet strength.
Final Verdict
I really loved Amor Vincit Omnia. It feels honest, emotional, and beautifully crafted. Liv Kristine’s voice shines through every song, and the whole album has this chill, atmospheric vibe that just pulls you in. Definitely one of her best works, and perfect for anyone who’s into that dreamy and gothic sound.
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Perfect For…
Enjoying nature |
Emotional Struggle |
Music while working |
Will I play it again?
Yes!
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