MANIFESTO FOR FUTURISM

Pretty standard prog metal fare in a similar style to bands such as DREAM THEATER and label mates SHADOW GALLERY. Though there are some great moments on the album, (notably the opener "Within a Stare" - which features some fierce riffing and good interplay) many of the latter tracks are quite forgettable for me, with no particular hook or section standing out enough to truly elevate the album above the norm. The musicianship cannot be faulted and if you are a fan of prog metal then you could do alot worse than add this decent effort to your collection.