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This is the third release from Californian duo Maria
Glass, vocals/lyrics, and Philip Wolfe, keyboards/composer.
This release sees them moving towards a more epic, progressive,
symphonic metal sound, with songs based on great historical
people, such as Helen of Troy and Julius Caesar. They are
both highly experienced musicians, Maria has supplied lyrics
for the likes of Keith Emerson, whilst her partner has performed
with countless top rock acts such as Wasp and Angel. They
are joined by a cast top rock musicians; Philip has obviously
used his connections well. ***
The music is in the vein of Rhapsody and Nightwish
symphonic power metal, but with a strong classic heavy metal
vibe. The whole album sounds like a lost classic from 1975,
the golden age of hugely ambitious concept albums, and the
giants of extravagant epic prog rock trod the Earth. Favourites
include the powerful and melodic ‘Second Sight’, the gothic
metal Within Temptation like ballad ‘Reflections’, and the
brain battering ‘Tempest’. The multi part ‘Queen of Tragedy’
is superb, and ‘Second Site’ is extraordinary.
Easily available on CD Baby, this is an hours worth
of ambitious multifaceted music.8.5 out of 10
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