The Agonist fans with a preference for symphonic elements might find Talebringer's debut album appealing, as the Slovakian band offers a unique blend of melodic death and folk metal.

The female voice of Talebringer is light and tender at times, contrasting effectively with the male death vocals on tracks like 'God Of Sunrise'.

In terms of musical style, Children Of Bodom meets folk metal describes the verses well.

The album opener, '26 Days From The End', showcases a melodic guitar lead accompanied by a speedy tempo and quickened splashes.

The title track features the female voice on the verses, while the male vocals provide a juxtaposition.

'Punishment Was Empathy' stands out with its classy clean guitars and the female vocal complementing throughout, making for the most cohesive listen overall.

Midway through 'From Darkness All We Rise', spoken words add a poetic flair.

The closing track, 'Last Mourning', features a return of the male voice and works best on this song.

Although the album can be perceived as two sets of songs due to the contrasting voices, it's an interesting listen that caters to different tastes.