TERRAUSTRALIS

3.5 stars. I like this instrumental album but not enough to give it 4 stars. I felt all last week listening to it that something was missing but I was never sure what it was. I do love the way these guys play, because they are great musicians, and I was even reminded of RUSH a couple of times which is always a plus for me.The synths although prominant, are usually in the background the way i like them. I didn't feel there was much in the way of variety, it all sort of blends together with subtle differences usually(not always).

The guitar tone ended up being the thing that I disliked the most. Not that it's bad, it's just not the way I like it. It was when I started to do this review that I saw that the guitarist on this album is the same guitarist for the band ENTRANCE. I couldn't get into that band either. I like AUSTRALIS better than them.

So it's all a matter of taste isn't it ? It just never gets that heavy, and not even close to being dark.