The new Jacob's Dream is a real treat for fans of heavy melodic metal with power metal leanings. While I listen to this disc I can't help but be impressed by the neat arrangements that melt together elements of power, melody and emotion. It's all well produced, heavy with the guitar prominent in the mix. The craftsmanship is evident on Theater Of War, worked out in all details. Result is a tasty bite. Great songs are Traces Of Grace and Black Souls (in the veins of Steel Prophet). Impressive is the semi-ballad Sarah Williams with its gentle strumming and heartfelt lyrics. The singing is excellent and it gets across the story of the song: the sorrow and regret of someone who has killed someone else. Also great is the instrumental tune De Machina Est Deo. One moment it's like a wild ride on the highway and the other the ride continues at a calmer speed. This is not the kind of instrumental in which the solo guitarist gets the chance to show his talent alone. This is rather a track where the whole band cranks out. The quality of this disc is excellent. A real treat indeed.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #91Reviewed by Jamie Lee RakeJacob's Dream make slightly prog power metal on their second slab of epic-ness for Metal Blade. Ain't ever heard these fellow Midwesterners myself before having this foisted upon me by Editor Jason, so here goes. Few acts have been so apt at describing their art by comparing themselves to other bands as Jacob's Dream when on their website they cite Iron Maiden and Queensryche as touchstones for…Dead Zine 2001Reviewed by D_ListerPower metal fans stand up and be counted! If you are not a power metal fan and are American, WAKE UP! The rest of the world embraces this music so heavily and for good reason. This CD is without a doubt the best Christian progressive/power metal I've ever heard. 'Wait a second...why haven't I heard of these guys?' you are asking. Because they are not in the Christian market. They are signed to…Similar sounding releases
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