ACT III: LIFE AND DEATH

The band comes with renewed energy and loads of emotions for this, yet another concept album, accompanied with a small orchestra. "In cauda venemum" is one of the strongest band's energetic trademarks, pure raw energy. Am I the only who hears the pompous, harder Muse influence? "The tank" is another highlight - a Muse-like vocal, complex and ornate sequences of ideas."The thief" shows, why drumming may be the most advanced instrument in the band's arsenal; although all other members chime in. "Son" is a great passionate ballad, where, for once, we don't have drums or guitars and can enjoy piano and vocals. It's counterpart, "Father" retains most of the charm of "Son" but brings guitar and drums back into play.

In comparison to the previous album, I hear some cliches which are linked to the band trying to reproduce the spirit of older music, it's a minor complaint, though.

It's the last great album of the "Act" series until 2015, as the break between was filled with more conventional albums.