JUST THE TWO OF US ME AND THEM

• 2nd Dawn Just The Two of US Me and Them , 2004
• Crossing Enemy's Line Mind Over Body, 2006
• Breakthrough Destructive Device, 2008

This is one of those records that can't be reviewed properly song by song because of all the material. For a first album, these guys from Brazil have created some complex arrangements. And the way they make most of the songs just blend into the next one really gives this record unity, like a story is being told, as it is.The singers vocals sound a little like Bruce Dickinson when he holds a note, and he also sounds like James Labrie when he changes the tone of his vocals to a higher pitch.

There are lots of guitar riffs and solos, many tempo shifts as well. Some great synth work too. My favourite song is "2nd Dawn" a mid-paced song with some excellent axe work, and the vocals are great too. But there are too many highlights to mention.

Just find this record, it's amazing !

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Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006

This album is the strongest debut album I have heard from a Prog Metal band. To release a concept album as a debut is quite rare nowadays, let alone releasing one of this quality! What´s great about this album is that you can hear the bass clearly. (A lot of Prog Metal bands have the bass mixed far too low or it is drowned out by the heavy guitars) Ricardo Winandy delivers some really complex bass playing on this album, making it a pleasure to listen to on headphones.

The vocalist, Danilo Herbert has a fantastic range and has to be the best vocalist to have come out of South America.

The guitarist displays a strong sense of melody and knows when to hold back or let rip. Toward the end of the album he lets go with some dazzling lead guitar work. Throughout the album he changes from electric to incredible acoustic playing. Miguel Spada also switches from keyboard to piano and although the band cites Dream Theater as a big influence, the keyboard playing is unique and can´t really be compared to anyone else. Somehow, the keyboardist seems to stitch the music together and make the music flow, adding that special "unique" element to their sound that only he knows how.

Rafael Pensando does a lot of complex drumming throughout this album, reminding me a lot of Mike Portnoy. The great thing about this band is that there are no weak links, the musicianship is top notch, the bass isn´t low in the mix, and the music chops and changes without warning.

This is real PROGRESSIVE metal!!

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Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2007

This is an epic piece of music by Brazilian band Mindflow. It is a concept album, and a great concept at that. It deals with a psychic Pearl scribbling down the story of brothers Ariel and John. I won't give away anymore deals, don't want to spoil what is a great story for the rest of you. ... (read more)

Report this review (#109088) | Posted by Hrvat | Friday, January 26, 2007 | Review Permanlink

A great album! Principally at fact that is a debut cd. Is a new and promissing album, that brings one history beyond the musics, increasing the concept. The songs have a great quality, with good solos and progressions. Remembering bands like a Symphony X and Dream Theater, that had influenced t ... (read more)

Report this review (#54318) | Posted by | Tuesday, November 01, 2005 | Review Permanlink

3 1/2 Stars.... First album of the Brazilian band ,the production is very good!!! You cant find a little aspect from Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation.A mix of two..This is a concept album with good melodie and very nice transition..But the felling is missing sometime!! and for the next album ... (read more)

Report this review (#41203) | Posted by progarctica | Monday, August 01, 2005 | Review Permanlink

This album is amazing! You must buy, the best prog. metal in my cdplayer in date. Strong influencies of PAIN OF SALVATION and DREAM THEATER. 2 bands that i REALLY like! And Mindflow is nod very far in my discografy. I just relax and wait their new cd. ... (read more)

Report this review (#36948) | Posted by | Sunday, June 19, 2005 | Review Permanlink

A great promise from Brazil. Very young guys, with a great talent. " This is only the beginning" The vocalist is amazing, between Daniel Gildenlow -PAIN OF SALVATION - and Ray Alder - FATES WARNING - Is necesary a quiet listening of the record to apreciate this. ... (read more)

Report this review (#33246) | Posted by | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 | Review Permanlink

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