VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – Ethera
Label: Napalm Records
Release Date: March 22, 2013
Rating: 8.5/10
Reviewed by: ToddStar
I hate waiting for follow up discs from artists, especially if I really enjoyed the previous offering. That is the case with Visions of Atlantis. I loved their last disc and couldn’t wait to see what they followed up with. “The Ark” opens the disc and picks up where the previous disc left off, except this sounds a bit cleaner and more refined. The sound and vocals are more cohesive and sound great on this track. “Machinage” follows and is another symphonic piece that demonstrates what this band does so well. The guitar work here is really good and keeps the song clipping along. “Avatara” is next and features a soaring chorus that builds between the lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards. “Vicious Circle” comes along and slows the tempo down a bit, with an introduction that sets the stage for a beautiful interlude on the disc. The chorus bulks up, but doesn’t detract from the songs mood and pace at all. “Hypnotized” is next and seems to follow suit with a mellow introduction, but soon the guitars and drums kick in. The vocals charge in and make sure you haven’t forgotten this band plays symphonic rock alongside the best of them. “Tlaluc’s Grace” has a cool piano intro that leads the way for a short duet, before the guitars kick in and drop a quick solo on the beginning of the track. The keyboards throughout the song seem a bit mismatched to the track, as do some of the male vocals on the bridge.
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