Brilliant work of technical metal
Bodhi Heeren | Copenhagen | 08/13/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the bands 5th album and in my ears no doubt their best effort yet.Although there is still plenty of gloomy and highly 'abstract' passages, overall the music is a lot more melodic and accesible, from time to time bringing some one like Jeff Beck to memory.
Highly accomplished instrumental metal, but as always also delving into more new age and world music territory. And a true group effort with keys and not least the bass being a lot more prominent than on their previous releases.
For fans of progressive and advanced metal in the vein of Spiral Architect, Cynic or La Otracina. But for older folks like myself also reminiscent of King Crimson and not least Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Visionary and brimming with great musicianship and unorthodox musical ideas.
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