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SANCTUS IGNIS

Adagio

 

Progressive Metal

3.92 | 115 ratings

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Idaho
3 stars Adagio's first album, Sanctus Ignis, is good but rather generic. Lots of great guitar playing, good but very generic metal vocals, mediocre lyrics. This is not a Dream Theater clone--it's worse. It's a Symphony X clone. Granted, there are some guitar solos that sound remarkably like Yngwie Malmsteen, so it's not a perfect clone. As one would expect, speedy guitars are prominent.

It still manages to be a good album. The musicians are all extremely talented. The music moves quickly, and even if there's not much originality, it is still enjoyable music. "Stringless Violin" is a highlight, as is the instrumental "Immigrant Song," a great creative cover of the classic Zeppelin song.

Malmsteen and Symphony X fans will probably love this. Like cotton candy, it's quite tasty. But like cotton candy, when it comes down to it, there's not much substance. 3.5 stars.

Idaho | 3/5 |

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