What can is say? Great album! Although i think it is a bit too much prog. and i dont know if this is producers fault but i think that bruce is not heard as he should be in some places.
Different World - Great opener, it just hits you in the beginning, really nice song. 10/10
These Colours Dont Run - Great song, i my oppinion the best on this album, cool riffs, great melodics, and i can stop listening to it
10/10
Brighter Than The Thousands Suns - I dont know why but i just cant relate myself to that song, it doesnt feel right! The main melody is awkward in my oppinion and as someone mentioned it before it just doesnt fit with the vocals in this song as if they arent in the same song...it has some cool riffs inthere so 7/10
The Pilgrim - As i can see most people dont like this song, but i like it very much, it is just catchy
It just brings something to this album that i think it is still missing...fast songs, a bit more tempo. 9/10
The Longest Day - When i was first listening it first i dindt really get in the song, but as i listened it a couple of times more i started to love it...Great melodics, nice and meaningful changes of pace...It is a great song but i wouldnt call it an epic (i miss a true epic on this album), it is no Paschandale, Clansman or Sign of The Cross, but still a great song 9.5/10
Out of the Shadows - I cant get the impresion of Infinite Dreams from this one, although it eventualy has a bit more dinamics...i like the acustic involvment. nice song but i cant say it attracted me very much, to make me listen to it again and again like some others did 8/10
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg - What can i say about this one? I wouldnt put it as a single if it were up to me, its just too long for its content, and and there is no "surprise" in this song, allthough some riffs are really good, classic maiden style...I can see it alongside with Alexander the great, it's a tale about a man, although their stories are different...i love the style of the vocals, reminds me of Hellowed be thy name, and i would put this as a great plus on this song 8.5/10
The Greater Good Of God - What i like about this song is changes in the pace that make sence, and great melody. What i really dislike about this song is that lyrics repeat alot, but melodicaly great song 9/10
Lord Of Light - I dont like the vocal intro in this one...its just mellow, although they probably wanted it like that, but i just cant connect with it...but when they get down to buisness its a nice song...again maybe too long for its content 8/10
The Legacy - It is a great song, but i just cant get away the feeling from the Lord of Light and their mellow vocals in the intro. Again i like the mix of acoustic and electric guitar. Great melodics, great album finish, but Hallowed Be Thy Name kicks its ass :wacko: still 9.5/10
Summary:
Great album, that could compeat with the old ones but would loose :wacko:...It's still a bit weaker than Brave New World (best of the new albums in my oppinion), but i would put it right behind it. I just miss a true epic
song in this album, otherwise is nice rounded up. i really love the cover and the style of the album... Again a great job.
Irons up!!!