SANCTUS IGNIS

Adagio

Progressive Metal

3.92 | 114 ratings

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MadcapLaughs84

A NICE DEBUT WITH SOME THINGS TO FIX

It's been a while since I reviewed my last album, and I think it's time to get back to the business.

This is the first release that these French guys delivered to the Progressive Metal Scene and I think it's a pretty decent debut with its remarkable things and some little details that the band will eventually fix in their next work "Underworld".

One of the first elements to enhance in this album is the keyboard player, Richard Andersson, who shows what he's capable to do with his two hands over his instrument. He adds some dynamic to the band using some chorus effects alluding to Gregorian Chants, harps and a bunch of instruments used in a symphonic orchestra. We can call him "The Orchestra Man" in Adagio; he does something similar to what Jordan Rudess used to do on Dream Theater, the only thing that changes is that he's younger and he can explode all of his potential because keyboards on this type of bands have a lead role in all songs.

The other strong part is the crushing riffs that Stephan Fort� brings to this release, using any kind of technique available on the guitar, he includes tapping, sweep picking, legato and some other resources as a nuance for his playing. Without a doubt, he is the support of the band.

So, you may ask, which are the weakest points? In my humble opinion, the voice is something that Readman would improve in his next collaboration with the band. I sometimes feel he's pushing too hard to reach those high notes. There are some instrumental passages that sound repetitive; in some parts it sound like you're listening to the same song.

Is it a good album? Yes. Could they get better? Of course, so that's why I'm giving them a 4 stars rating. They will get higher, and higher, and it's shown in the notes of the "Underworld" Album.

MadcapLaughs84 | 4/5 | 2007-9-4

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