This band from Norway brings you epic progressive hardrock/metal. Land Of Flames is their second CD they released independently. This type of music you don't hear often nowadays and then it's just fun to listen to this album. Sea Of Dreams can be characterized by their frequent changes of musical themes and moods. Some changes come a bit too abruptly. Most songs are long and have those epic lyrics like in the beautiful Illusions (14 minutes): "Feel the wind, it's under your wings. Need to be free, just fly away. Now little child for that's what you are. Fly with me to Northern star." This track starts quite mellow to develop more heavy. After five and a half minute there's an intermezzo with an acoustic start to evolve into a Spanish part like the Gipsy Kings. And then there's an Opera-type of part and then the song goes on again. Result is that you get a fragmentized song with all kinds of intermezzos. In this song that's well done and appreciateable because certain musical themes come back several times. Illusions is one of the better songs. Other recommendable songs are Last Trooper (which is more an unity) and the titlesong which has an intro reminiscent of Kerry Livgren. The vocals of Jim Foss are mostly high. A few songs on this CD are not as good, however. But very good is the booklet. It's well polished. For more info [email protected]
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HM Magazine #75Reviewed by Doug Van PeltHere is a very good prog metal offering from Norway. High, operatic vocals are accompanied by flutes, classical embellishments, and tight 'n' competent playing. Fans of Helloween, older Queensryche, Sacred Warrior and Veni Domine will have a new band to enjoy here. Very good songwriting and performances. Of special note is the five-part epic "Illusions."
