THE FINAL EXPERIMENT

Ayreon's first album, although not released under the band name at the time I understand, marks out the territory for future releases with a well crafted concept album full of good, if not memorable tunes (better was to come). Sail Away To Avalon and Computer-reign are very catchy tracks that hold up well to the Ayreon style, but I especially recommend a listen to The Banishment, a fantastic track with many mood and time changes, the album highlight for me. Lucassen is a genius at this well crafted Prog metal genre, and he continuous to get better.