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Since they started out in the late 80's, the German band
Vanden Plas have quickly become one of the world's most successful
progressive metal bands together with Symphony X, Dream Theater and perhaps
also a few others. This time they have yet again worked with Markus Teske at
the Bazement Studio where Symphony X also have been assisted by his talented
hands and ears. This results in a flawless production which isn't that
unusual in today's high-tech world but it still makes the music more
enjoyable. While Dream Theater and Symphony X have an, in my humble opinion,
heavier and more powerful appearance, the music of Vanden Plas is more
emotional and perhaps even slightly melancholic in its nature, something that
for sure doesn't make it worse but only different. These guys have been
playing with the same line-up for many years now and this is probably one of
several explanations why the band have become so successful. The band members
know each other very well and the music seems to flow naturally for each one
of them. This is an album full of technical progressive metal, emotional
vocals and simple harmony. The first pressing will also include a cover
version of the classic Kansas son "Point Of No Return". A very fine album
that should please all fans of symphonic rock or progressive metal. Just
listen to "Scarlet Flowerfields" and you will see what Vanden Plas at their
best sound like.
| Tracklist |
1. Nightwalker 2. Cold |
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Wind 3. Scarlet Flowerfields 4. Healing Tree 5. End Of |
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All Days 6. Free The Fire 7. Can You Hear Me 8. |
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Phoenix 9. Beyond Daylight |
: 57.03
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