UNDERWORLD

After the last two disappointing albums (Paradise Lost & Iconoclast) I was really very reluctant to buying Symphony X new effort. I thought it would've followed these last two and completely abbandon their unique style that completely conqured me with their masterpiece "V: The New Mythology Suite" and epic "Odyssey". Sure Underworld is not even near these last two, but there is something special in their last album: it is sung "I think" perfectly! Yea, that is what completely astonished me and that is the secret here: Russell Allen!!! In the last two albums his voice took was quite misarable! That disappointed me the most. I like the fact that bands try to change their style but when the result is like the last 2 albums then I have to take a step backward and say: wait...I don't like this at all!! But, guys Underworld, despite not being "Typical Syhphony X" old style, it KICKS AXX!! There is only one song that didn't seduce me: Kiss of Fire ... in fact it is Iconoclast style. All the other songs are great, some better than others, but they are all captivating. In particular, Nevermore, Without You, To Hell and Back, Swan Song & Legend. This is based on my modest opinion one of their best beside V: The New Mythology Suite. 5 stars - without Regret!!!!!