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I absolutely loved this album, but I'm having such a hard time listening to it anymore - "This Heart of Mine" was the song my ex-wife and I had our first dance to at our wedding, and even though we've now been divorced for 3+ years, and all is good between us and we've both moved on, it still hurts...

Eclipse and Fire & Ice are the only Dyngwie albums that I've been able to sit through more than once, with Eclipse getting the nod as the better of the two. *shrug*

I've seen some people complaining about this. This actually is more interesting to me than their last couple of releases have been. They seem to be pushing beyond the rut they seemed to have gotten themselves into. And the vocal delivery here is superb. Restrained when needed, then a knockout when f...

I am in the minority once again with the solo disc in that I really didn't care for it, mostly the vocals. I can't possibly explain why either. I should play it again after a year on the shelf to see if I change my mind. I'd much rather have a SymX disc, but I think those possibilities are remote. ...

I figured that Khan left Kamelot on his own simply because he sounded bored as hell after Black Halo.

Stylistically all over the map. Haven't gotten through both discs yet, but thus far loving it.

I really only liked "Break" and "Juggling 9 or Dropping 10". I think I tried Wounded once and thought it was a mess. We're talking over 20 years ago, though, so who knows if I'd have the same opinion now.

I'd forgotten about this band. I think I'm do for a revisit...

Hmm. Sounds a bit like Leprous with hints of Perturbator and some pseudo-rap thrown in. Interesting. I'm on the fence. I'm liking elements of it, but not quite at the point of "where has this been all my life". Should definitely appeal to folks here, though.

While the singing is largely low-key, I don't agree that it's monotone. I found the vocals in The Quiet Room more monotonous than these. The vocals here do fit the intended mood of the music. The Katatonia comparison is valid, though. I'm honestly loving the hell out of this album. It fills the gap ...

Ooo! I like the first tracks. And it looks like the vinyl version will be worthwhile. *starts saving pennies*

Lykaia was the best of the 3 so far, IMO. And yes, they sound better to me than what Opeth became after Lopez left.

I've definitely enjoyed the first couple of released tracks. Here's hoping the rest holds up.

Here's another one that sadly slipped into obscurity: Lemur Voice - Divided . I mean, everyone here knows Marcel, but when was the last time you listened to Lemur Voice? I never listened to the first album (or if I did, it was just a sample that didn't hook me), but I loved Divided. Their take on Be...

What an incredible thread.. I kinda came on board at the tail end of the classic era of prog in 2000 and had a lot of catching up to do That's fortunate for you. You managed to dodge the real stinkers that slipped in there, like Altura and Arkhe. :P LOL Now that was a funny (and somewhat true) stat...

Chris R wrote:What an incredible thread..
I kinda came on board at the tail end of the classic era of prog in 2000 and had a lot of catching up to do

That's fortunate for you. You managed to dodge the real stinkers that slipped in there, like Altura and Arkhe.

Quiet Room was awesome I actually appreciated the attempt for them to get modern with Reconcieve with the Johnathan Davis meets Ray Alder style vox,even if at times it wasn't executed well.. One of the few things we can agree on. I quite enjoyed Reconceive. The passing of that vocalist is utterly t...

3 killer albums I still play. 1st Lions Share was also pretty good IMO. Andy Engberg ruled back then and still rules today with the last Sorcerer who was killer and my #1 of 2017. Anders still sounds great, but I just can't get into Sorcerer. Doom metal bores me to tears, with only a very small han...

Sparky wrote:How about October Thorns never making a proper record? Sigh.

+1

Here's some other forgotten gems, IMO: Eniac Requiem - Space Eternal Void (this desperately needs a remaster with drum triggers that don't suck so badly) Lion's Share - two Lion's Share - Fall From Grace The Quiet Room - Introspect Enertia - Force Twilight - Eye for an Eye Event - Electric Skies (I ...

Madsword - The Global Village Always loved this one. Been a while. Might be time to break it back out. Power Of Omens - Eyes Of The Oracle Always WANTED to love this one, but never did. My attitude was always that it sounded like each musician was playing an entirely different piece of music. Liked...