Four years ago, Shadow Gallery put out an amazing album called Tyranny. Despite the fact that many people have never heard about this progressive metal band, the group received critical acclaim from many in the music scene, and a few called Tyranny the best progressive metal album of the 90s. Legacy is finally here, and despite being very different from Tyranny, it is equally breathtaking! If you are into progressive metal at all, then your collection is incomplete without this disc. The album opens with "Cliffhanger 2," the sequel to the original off their Carved in Stone album. This song is 13 minutes, but the last 8 minutes, entitled "The Crusher," is nothing but a blazing instrumental jam. "Destination Unknown" and "Colours" follow, and have some more mellow moments but still score very high. Things get pumping again for "Society of the Mind" and "Legacy," which rock much harder. The final track, "First Light," clocks in at over 34 minutes! This epic masterpiece is truly one of the greatest songs in progressive metal history! From ambient noise, to gorgeous acoustic guitar, to heavy riffing, to scorching solos, to Mike Baker's awe-inspiring vocals, this song will leave you begging for more. The lyrics tell of a spiritual journey into space in search of meaning in life, which ultimately leads to God. If you like quality metal, this is a no-brainer. With killer music, creative lyrics, professional artwork, and pristine production, this is a band that SHOULD be huge.
Editors' ratings - Doug 3.5/5, Jason 4/5
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