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On disc: Eyefear



A World Full Of Grey - Claudia Ehrhardt - 8 stars
The Unseen - Claudia Ehrhardt - 8 stars


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The Unseen

The Unseen
(Dockyard 1 - 2008)


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!


8 stars

Claudia Ehrhardt
 

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A World Full Of Grey

A World Full Of Grey
(Dockyard 1 - 2007)


Even if Eyefear was founded in 1994 by Con Papazoglou I haven't heard of the Australians before. A World Full Of Grey is their 3rd album which was recorded in Australia, but mixed in Sweden by Andy LaRocque.
The first song is Searching For Forgiveness and starts off with some piano - which later the band picks up. The keyboard parts of Sam Giacotto are a bit symphonic - let me think of bands like Majestic and Stormwind, but they are powerful with complex beats, progressive elements and on top the powerful vocals of Danny Cecati. The catchy hookline sounds familiar, but soon is spinning in your head. The first track is a quite good choice to get an idea about the guys from Down Under. The title track A Wold Full Of Grey is a bit heavier and riff-based. Heavy riffs are combined with symphonic keyboard lines. Singer Danny Cecati can show a large range - from soft to aggressive parts. Very atmospheric and with whispered words starts The Eyes Tell No Lies, but then the first surprise when only guitar and vocals lead into the song. Another heavy, riff-based tune. The riffing of Whispers Of The Soul has some 80's metal influence in the beginning, but change a bit when Cecati joins in.
Eyefear are interesting for fans of melodic progressive power metal with symphonic elements. And they can surprise the listener more then once. So fans of bands like Vanishing Point, Queensryche, Vanden Plas, Dionysus and even Evergrey, even if Eyefear are usually less heavy... And everybody who listens to bands like Circle II Circle - or some powerful symphonic metal - and likes it a bit progressive, should give it a try, too. Listen to Lost Within, Breathe Again and Changes.


8 stars

Claudia Ehrhardt
 

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