SECOND LIFE SYNDROME

It was highly anticipated, yet none of you should be disappointed after hearing this 9-track record. It is faster, true. Some would say it's heavier - could be. But all the characteristics we got used to love, can still be found on "Second Life Syndrome" and will hopefully remain in their music and continue to evolve in future. Just as they did here. Mariusz Duda, again, did an outstanding performance. But hey, I don't want to discredit anyone - they all did. It's just that you will most likely be overwhelmed by his spectacular doings before even being able to comprehend what a brilliant composition you just heard.

I see no point in writing about all of the songs listed in the tracklist. One has to hear it oneself, to properly judge the quality of this masterpiece. From atmospheric pieces to purely dynamic stuff - everyone will find something interesting in Riverside's second album. If it's better than "Out of Myself", you ask? Hard to tell. I do like both as they differ quite a bit from each other, and as such you have to see them.

Thumbs up for these guys - considering their potential and gradually improving skills, which of course go in pair with their experience after many years of playing in various bands, I expect loads of great Riverside music in future. Anathema, Pain of Salvation, Dream Theater? Maybe a lil' bit. Nonetheless it's easy to distinguish as an incredibly different project.

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