DISTANCE

Founded in 2011; debut EP and live shows in 2012; debut concept album (The Edge of Sanity) in 2014; more live gigs supporting the likes of Leprous and Seventh Wonder and then a record deal with Lion Music.

This, the second album from this young Swedish band has been built on solid foundations and it shows in the seven longs tracks on offer. I didn't really get on too well with this band's debut but here the song writing and production is much improved.

In addition to the usual Swedish prog metal ingredients, three things give Structural Disorder a distinct difference. The vocals of Markus Tälth have an usually soft, clean tone. This tone is enhanced by the keyboards and synths being used chiefly for atmosphere. And thirdly Structural Disorder is the band that features an accordian ? not too often, but often enough to make a difference.

An album for those who like their prog metal to be understated.