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TIME LOST

Enchant

 

Heavy Prog

3.69 | 131 ratings

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apps79
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4 stars In 1997 Enchant, now having become pretty well-known among starving fans of Prog Rock, return with their third album ''Time lost''.And if there were any questions about how prolific they were during the second half of the 90's, liner notes of the album are there to give the answer, because this work comprised both of new compositions and old material, not making it to the pair of Enchant's first album.One Brian Cline appears on additional bass on ''Mettle man'', the album was released worldwide on Inside Out and marked also the second work of the band on the Japanese Fandango label.The material was recorded in three different studios around California.

I wonder how the hell these guys were so much inspired during this period, we're talking about partly leftover tracks in here, but the material is so good it often surpasses the ''normal'' Enchant tracks of the first two albums.''Time lost'' is high-octane Heavy/Neo Prog with powerful, super-tight songwriting, headed by a young and passionate singer and an excellence on finding the balance between dynamic grooves, atmospheric soundscapes and melodic moments.It falls into the category of lyrical Progressive Rock, which gives emphasis on thoughtful texts and atmospheric climates, but never forgets to add some complexity in the process.Long tracks with some superb keyboard and guitar moves, although the instrumental sections are rather reduced compared to the vocal passages, but this team had a unique way to combine both in the appropriate doses.Ted Leonard's screaming, irritating vocals and the period synthesizers maybe give a touch of AOR taste in the album, but the music is far more adventurous and demanding than any AOR band I know.RUSH are again a certain source of inspiration along with heavier bands of the Neo Prog movement and pinches of Prog Metal.On a personal note ''Blind sided'', ''Foundations'' and ''Under the sun'' are my personal favorites in here, filled with both dreamy and dramatic moments and a few bright instrumental parts.

A great point to start your experience with Enchant.Magnificent Heavy Prog with a sense of melody and varied atmospheres, even likely to please fans of Prog Metal.Fantastic and highly recommended effort.

apps79 | 4/5 |

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