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02-20-2012, 02:56 PM
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Horribly Creative
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: London, The Big Smoke
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Well I was surprised to see Shadow Gallery! I really like this band and they're without doubt one of the best prog metal bands around, whats even more amazing, is that I've never ever seen them mentioned in the rock & metal forum. Their debut album had some good stuff, but the band were finding their feet. Their second album Carved in Stone is a really good album but Tyranny is the band's masterpiece based on the albums that I've heard, every song is special and I especially love "Mystery". The band certainly don't get enough credit, with Dream Theater far too often stealing the plaudits from this style of softer prog metal. What's so great about Shadow Gallery, is at times they sound just like a metal band, other times just like a 70s prog act and other times like an 80s AOR act. I still need to listen to Room V and didn't realize the saga continued from Tyranny on there. Also was surprised to read that singer Mike Baker had died, a great loss. Do you know Angra the Brazilian power metal band with progressive tendencies? If you don't know them, check them out as their second album Holy Land has similiarities with Tyranny and like Tyranny needs several listen to really appreciate. Tyranny is such a special album and not many albums can hold my attention for 70 odd minutes! |
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