Riffs rock, vocals screech, harmonies do, drums drive and the production is top notch as Balance of Power races you through Book of Secrets, a concept album based on The Bible Code book by Michael Drosnin. This is the way rock music is supposed to be performed. Pulsating, searing, lifting up, tearing down and hitting home with a positive message.
The second release by the current line up of Balance of Power with Lance King on vocals is no disappointment. The same tight harmonies and instrumentation that wowed me on the above mentioned disc is carried through on Ten More Tales. The album starts on a lyrically dark mode with the Victory coming through in the end.
If you're missing that good old rock n roll, then Balance of Power is for you. They're another great reason to put an extra nail in the coffin of grunge.
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Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #82Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis album is prog metal heaven. These fine musicians have eaten a steady diet of early Queensryche and Dream Theater, adding a power metal punch. This is a 1998 album getting re-released. I like Ten More Tales... slightly better, but the polish and performance here is top notch.The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Shari LloydWhen I dropped Ten More Tales in and heard the great opening, I immediately fell in love with this band. I feared it was going to be ruined by a lousy singer. Thankfully, I was wrong. Lance King's vocals are perfect for the music. These releases bring back many memories of the best prog rock past (Yes immediately come to mind) but with a new modern sound. Fans of Dream Theater and Queensryche…Similar sounding releases
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