Listening to a new track, 'For Your Own Good', I fall into the category of disappointed fan. I suppose some people are excited about the band stepping in a new direction, but I'm not. I loved Turisas because of Battle Metal and The Varangian Way. Stand Up And Fight was a footstep in the wrong direction and if this song is any indication, this album will be a complete stumble in that non-desirable category. The ending to the song isn't too bad, but the rest makes me wonder.
I typically like a band because they sound a certain way. Especially a band like Turisas who worked so diligently to create personas and a brand to incorporate with that sound. I understand feeling constrained as a creative person, but that's what side-projects and other bands are for. I know a lot of people tend to disagree with me, and that's fine.
Either way, give the track a listen and see what you think:
