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Framepictures out of Portugal is the latest addition to the long line of progressively inclined artists that have issued their debut album in the last few years. And one more addition to the list of artists that opens their career as recording artists with a solid effort as well.

With an overall sound that brings German proggers Sylvan to mind, the most defining aspects of Framepictures overall sound are neo progressive rock and progressive metal, in this case with touches of power metal added to the sonic palette. The songs are dynamic creations with an emphasis on mood and melody, where the mellower passages take on a distinct Neo sound featuring floating keys of a symphonic nature over dampened guitars, while the metal motifs are more of a riff based nature, bass driven affairs crafted in an energetic, uplifting galloping style blended in with more typical sounding slower, majestic riff and keyboard cascades. Closing epic My Will to Live see the band expanding their palette somewhat, with darker quirkier arrangements closer to bands like Tool appearing in the second half.

Those who enjoy Neo and traditional progressive metal should be a key audience for this band, and fans of Sylvan in particular might want to find out more about this Portuguese ensemble.