Expect great things from this band, even if their latest album falls short of greatness. The album could have done without including a re-recording of 'San Sebastian' (from the Successor EP) and 'Tallulah', as they do nothing but take up valuable space. Ecliptica was a technical majesty that boasted classical guitar riffs and a keen sense of progression, but most of the songs were essentially doing the same thing. I dunno, maybe I'm too old to ride this rollercoaster. Sonata Arctica didnt have that problem, because Silence is always offering something new or throwing back to one of the many ideas the album features. The album's strongest moments, in my opinion anyway, are featured in the toned-down tracks like 'The End Of This Chapter', 'Sing In Silence' and monster epic 'The Power Of One'. Of particular note are 'Black Sheep' and 'Land Of The Free', two songs destined to become crowd favourites thanks to some brilliant hooks and earworm melodies. For those that love it when this band travel their Stratovarian "do ya wanna go faster?" groove, you won't be disappointed, because there's plenty of speed to be heard. Fortunately, the cover art is not a reflection of the material pressed onto disc. Guaranteed not to sell very many tour shirts on the road, mark my words. That's gotta be the worst album cover I've ever seen, I kid you not.
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