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One word: atmosphere. That's really all that needs to be said. This album is focused on atmospheric compositions, particularly of the dark, brooding, dense, spacey and mysterious variety. Just as the album title implies, this is a dark album. Nichols and Co. have constructed an album that's the equivalant of walking outside in rain, in the middle of the night, during a full moon. Dark, moody, haunting, but not without beauty and tranquillity. The 24 minute-plus epic, "Harvest Of Souls" is the perfect example of this. It's a weaving of different emotions and feelings, sewn together to make one giant musical roller coaster. The opening track, "Sacred Sound" sets the theme for the album perfectly. It also shows off the technical chops and song structures of the band very well and is a definite highlight. There really isn't a weak point on this album, but some are better than others, of course. Some might be intimidated by the wall of atmosphere and complex musicianship, so it may be hard for people not used to prog rock to get into it, despite the fact that it's suprisingly catchy, but for those who aren't afraid of 70's Genesis, Marillion, Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd influenced prog rock with a bend towards the atmospheric, technical and emotional, you will be rewarded with quite possibly the best prog rock album in years.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Sacred Sound |
| 2. Red Dust Shadow |
| 3. You Never Will |
| 4. Born Brilliant |
| 5. Harvest Of Souls |
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