Green Carnation A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis Review

Green Carnation

A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis

Season of Mist

2026

No matter how long or where the journey has taken them, Green Carnation has never been afraid of a challenge. After reaching crushing new highs during the grand and gloomy opening chapter to their long-awaited album trilogy, the Norwegian prog bards are descending into deeper, darker and more personal depths with Part II of A Dark Poem.

Learning that, I put on my headphones and gave it a spin! We start with a song that had me dancing. I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the intent, but what can I say? A good beat makes me dance. Then we’re given what is my favorite on the album. Loneliness Untold, Loneliness Unfold.

What an absolute head whip of a vibe too! The second song on the track list is a deeply impactful one. Raw and full of emotions that I would say a lot of us are currently experiencing. It could bring someone to tears.

Lunar Tears was another that I really felt in my soul. Yes, I’m saying that enjoy both of the slower songs but that isn’t to take away from the heavier bits of the album. Calling this album ‘A Dark Poem’ is so fitting.

I was entranced from beginning to end. The mix was great; the music was excellent but the lyrics? Next level. Definitely give them a listen!

~Rook