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OPUS ARISE

Lost In Thought

 

Progressive Metal

3.71 | 23 ratings

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The Block
3 stars Over the past couple of years the progressive metal scene has been over run with Dream Theater clones. And eventually I thought they would all go away since many newer, and sometimes better, bands were popping up. But it seems that they will never go away. Not saying that I don't like Dream Theater clones, I do like some of them, but can't bands be a bit more original? Dream Theater is one of my favorite bands because I like their style and their sound so I find it hard to dislike a band that sounds similar to them. Lost in Thought is one of those bands. They have a great sound, but almost no originality. Hailing from the United Kingdom, "Opus Arise" is their first full length album and it has some very sections, but what they have in musicianship they lack in originality.

Already I seem to be beating a dead horse with this originality issue, but it's one of those things that I think is a key element in music. It is amazing, though, how well Deane Lazenby copies James Labrie's voice. Whether it is by accident or not, right off the bat you can tell it. 'Beyond the Flames' starts out with a signature Dream Theater guitar and bass riff that soon transfers into some good singing by Deane Lazenby. Even the song structures remind me of Dream Theater. The counter rhythms and melodies are exactly like Dream Theater's down to the last note. While Lost in Thought has lots of skill, namely guitarist David Grey, their lack of originality kills them.

Lost in Thought seems to bridge all of Dream Theater's albums on "Opus Arise". 'Beyond the Flames' could be taken straight out of Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence while songs like 'New Times Awaken' and 'Lost in Thoughts' could easily be taken off Dream Theater's newer albums. The drumming on this album doesn't even come close to Mike Portnoy's, but Chris Billingham tries, especially on 'Lost in Thoughts' were the drums sound just like the ones used on 'Pull Me Under'.

The production is especially good, with a warm 70's prog style to it.

While "Opus Arise" features some great musicianship, it takes a downfall because of its lack of originality. This album would've been an easy 4 star album if Lost in Thought could've found their own style. With their talent, Lost in Thought can easily make a much better and more original release in the future, but for now they get 3.5 stars.

The Block | 3/5 |

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