GOD'S EQUATION

Well I have to agree with b olariu that this latest album from PAGAN'S MIND is weaker than the previous two. Still a good album and quite heavy at times, but if you've heard their earlier stuff this will probably be a let down.

"The Conception" is laid back with guitar and synths. Drums after 1 1/2 minutes come and go. "God's Equation" kicks in right away and heavily as the drums stampede. Synths and vocals follow as it settles. It kicks back in as the tempo continues to change. Nice ripping guitar after 4 1/2 minutes. "United Alliance" opens with synths as drums join in. A full sound follows. Vocals before a minute. This is pretty uplifting music and one of my favourites. Nice guitar solo after 3 1/2 minutes. "Atomic Firelight" is heavy as drums pound. Vocals change from processed to normal throughout. Check out the guitar and drums before 3 minutes. Good song.

"Hallo Spaceboy" is a David Bowie tune and sadly the best tune on here. This song is pretty intense. Nils really lets go vocally 3 1/2 minutes in and later after 5 minutes. Actually Nils is a big reason why this song sounds so good. "Evolution Exceed" becomes heavy quickly, vocals before a minute. Not a fan of the almost spoken vocals that follow. Normal vocals follow as themes are repeated. "Alien Kamikaze" sounds great. Drums rampage 2 minutes in with some blistering guitar in tow. Big finish to this one. "Painted Skies" contrasts the heavy and lighter passages throughout. "Spirit Starcruiser" is uptempo. Love the guitar before 3 minutes. "Farewell" is an instrumental with laid back guitar. "Osiris' Triumphant Return" is heavy duty with synths. Vocals before 1 1/2 minutes.This is a great closer.

3.5 stars. I'm such a fan of Nils' vocals that it bugs me that it's processed at times. Close to 4 stars for me. A good Metal album regardless.