Such works fill me with hope about the future of progmetal and of music in general. No matter what the major consortium labels will try (e.g. the underhand agreements for keeping the CD prices high, which convinced me totally about the importance, the rights and the power of mp3), as long as there are undergound bands producing such works, have no fear. This is the second album of these Germans and I can say that it's much better than you might believe such an album can be. Would you like a mixture of Pink Floyd-ish solo guitar, Rush-y riffing, Genesis-like keyboards and many many more? I guess so! Fortunately though, the result is surely not retro progrock. Maybe because of the (very successful, especially if we're talking about self-financed CDs) sound production, or because of the electronic parts they use, or maybe because of the structure of the songs (lengthy, with many different parts, moving from technical to totally atmospheric). The only thing that disappointed me, is that, despite the interesting concept (talking about a difficult relationship), the lyrics are rather plain and sometimes out of the song's rhythm (common characteristic for German groups, still not an enjoyable one though). The whole atmosphere of the album is rather dark and intent - and the melodies found here will easily draw your attention. If we should talk in progmetal terms, I would say that they remind me of Soul Cages, Sieges Even, late Fates Warning and maybe a bit of early Depressive Age. Noteworthy, too, that the artwork is exceptional and that humour, even if it's bitter sometimes, is something they don't lack (just listen to the last song!). I would recommend to them to send this CD to a prog or a metal, in general, record label. They should sign immediately, but until then, you have the chance to get in touch with their music now.

8/10

Yiannis Vidiadakis

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