ANDROMEDA II = I Century Media

Andromeda's second release finds the Swedish band with a new lead vocalist in David Fremberg and another batch of technically proficient tracks.  "II=I" is a challenging disc to listen to as guitarist (and bassist for the CD) Johan Reinholdz has composed 9 complex tracks of  progressive metal.  Andromeda's Reinholdz avoids the pratfalls of being immediately compared to Dream Theater by constructing songs that do not have purely progressive leanings at all times. 

Fremberg's vocals recall Zak Stevens formerly of Savatage throughout the disc and most notably on "Mirage".  "Two Is One" starts off as a very subtle track that eventually turns into a heavier Kansas song then finally into a fading space rock track.   

Although Andromeda appears to be Reinholdz's project, he is certainly not afraid to share the spotlight.  The keyboards Martin Hedin are often in the forefront and have the cosmic rock vibe of Star One.  His intro on Morphing Into Nothing" hits hard and segues nicely into a Reinholdz solo.    

"II=I" is a definite buy for fans of bands like the Flower Kings, Arjen Luccassen and other progressive space rocker type groups.  There are more notes in one bar than on a whole mallcore CD.  

http://www.andromeda.space2u.com 
 

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