OUT OF MYSELF

Being well acquainted with the bands' first four releases, I felt like one deserved to be bumped up to a 5 star rating. Whilst 'Second Life Syndrome' and 'ADHD' are at least equally as impressive, I chose this album because it was the one that broke onto the stage and enchanted us with that new sound. A 5th star more for creativity and freshness than for flawlessness.

It is clear that the band work together well in constructing memorably aural art with maturity and restraint (which can lack in metal music). The solo guitar work is just orgasmic!

"The same river" is an absolute KILLER of an opening track, just beautiful! Great build up of atmosphere, then the establishment of an underlying rhythmic foundation. When that guitar enters...

"Reality Dream I and II" are almost flawless instrumental tracks.

"...Raise me up don't let me fall raise me up.... Raise me up don't let me fall RAISE ME UP...." I love this beautiful power ballad!

I really enjoy the laid back interludes "In two minds" and "OK". They do fit in.

"I believe" is a slightly weaker track.

Rock on Riverside \m/

4.5 stars

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