CLONE

Threshold embarked on a brilliant phase in their career with the addition of the talented vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott in this album "Clone," leaving behind a period of constant singer changes.

"Clone" was produced by Karl Groom and Richard West. It was recorded at Thin Ice Studios in England. The artwork for the album cover was created by Ioannis, and the album was originally released in the year 1998 through the label InsideOut Music.

Musically, we find a much more focused Threshold, with considerably more addictive and well-composed songs than on their two previous albums, and Mac is absolutely dynamic, with a distinctive voice that fits perfectly into the band's sound.

Right from the impressive introduction Freaks, the album begins with tremendous quality, which is maintained throughout, with the exception of a few slightly weaker songs like Lovelorn and Voyager II (a bit repetitive in my opinion)

In any case, "Clone" stands as an excellent progressive metal album that undoubtedly marked a turning point in the career of this great British band, which would continue to improve on subsequent albums.

Best Tracks: Freaks (an addictive song with a fierce Mac ready to conquer the world), Angels (notable for its instrumental section, simply excellent, with an amazing keyboard and guitar solo), The Latent Gene (a true Threshold classic, perhaps the best song of their first four albums), Change (an spectacular chorus), and Life's Too Good (another song with superb instrumental and vocal work)

My Rating: ****