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The Unseen is the 3rd album of this band from Down Under in this decade. They kick off with the intro Hypnosis, where you get the feeling that the band comes closer. But it's the whispered words which makes it a bit mysterious. Then they head into the first tune - Illusions. Singer Danny Cecati reminds me a bit of Bruce Dickinson... at least party. The Australians present a blend of progressive sounds, heaviness and melody. Even if that could be said about Evergrey as well, Eyefear sound different. Btw, the bass is played by guitarist Con Papazoglu, coz bassist Rob Gorham left the band and they decided to work in the studio as a four-piece. The keyboard of Sammy Giaccotto adds a symphonic touch to Bridge To The Past, a song which varies from fast riff-driven parts to short mid-paced epic passages. The title track is a dark mid-paced tune with symphonic keyboards and a dash of epic as well as aggression. Slowly starts Always Reason, but soon they speed up, then stop dead and you hear vocals from the distance... The track becomes guitar-driven track, the vocals add something majestic. They kick off Wasting Away (Alone) with vocals and keyboard - a wonderful ballad. Then they are back full force with From Darkness Till Dawn! They start with heavy riffs and hammering drums, then the keyboard joins in and takes off the edge a bit. Danny Cecati's vocals are more aggressive which fits well to this tune. Last, but not least you get A Clouded Mind, a powerful, balladesque tune. At this more balladesque rocker Cecati can show more of his talent - with slower, but powerful parts, balladesque passages and some high-pitched notes.
My highlights are From Darkness Till Dawn and The Unseen, perhaps because these tracks are a bit darker... To get a better idea of The Unseen you should also check out Illusions and Confessions. I hope they continue with the dark tunes! But every fan of melodic power metal with symphonic and progressive elements should check them out!
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