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.
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