Symphony X will soon be playing a first ever gig in my country (Scotland) and needless to say I have been counting the days. Some
band called Dream Theater will be supporting them and in an unprecedented move Symphony X will be allowing them to go on last!!
Generous or what? Symphony X were the first band this Prog Archive brought to my attention - I had never heard of them
previously - and for that alone I will always be grateful. I have to start by saying that this album is not my favourite by the band.
That accolade belongs to V. I have persuaded a friend to come to the forthcoming gig. I don't know whether Symphony X will ever
return and I want my mate to experience what is sure to be a truly fantastic evening of virtuoso musicianship from TWO premier
prog-metal bands. Paradise Lost is however not representative of what Symphony X means to me. Don't get me wrong it is still up
there and still excites me - it seems heavier in places and (as some have said) darker at the edges. Saying that, the title track
reminded me a little of Kansas ( no bad thing) until it picked up the pace. The Walls of Babylon is a masterpiece and worth the cost of
the album alone. What I'm trying to say is that I could let my friend hear at least 10 other Symphony X tracks that I hope they play -
these include Of Sins and Shadows,Fallen, Egypt,Pharaoh,Wicked and Incantations of the Apprentice. Short and sweet - its still
worth buying - they set standards few can equal.
horza |4/5 |
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