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Balance Of Power
Perfect Balance
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Our runner up for best CD of 2001, Balance Of Power's "Perfect
Balance" is a melodic progressive metal masterpiece. Lance King's vocal
performance on this release is in the same league as TNT's Tony Harnell.
However, while the material Harnell has sang on for the past 14 years or so has
been mediocre at best, BOP's majestic songs definitely balance the thin line of
pure progressive and classy melodic metal. If lead track "Higher Than The Sun"
does not lure you in, most definitely "Shelter Me" will. While it may have a
very slight modern vibe to it, the dominating Dream Theateresque chorus and
soloing points the track into the right direction. "Fire Dance" will have you
thinking back to Crimson Glory's "Transendence" CD.
Pete Southern and Bill Yates
guitar contributions are most impressive. The soloing on "One Voice" recalls
prime Tony LeTekro guitar heroics. Guest musician Leon Lawson contributes
well placed keyboards throughout the CD.
A must purchase for classy
melodic metal fans who love their singers with the ability to still hit the high
notes and musicians who play with technical flash and hot solos. Extremely
impressive, this is not a band you would want as your opening act every night on
tour!
Balance Of Power's "Perfect Balance" can be ordered from Nightmare Records at:
http://www.nightmare-records.com
e-mail:
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