Average Rating: 4.30 Rating Variance: 0.16 Objectivity Score: 42% (Poorly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicKamelot The Black Halo4.5 superbKamelot Epica4.0 excellentKamelot KarmaRedemption The Origins of RuinI had been a big fan of Fates Warning and Ray Alder already when I came across this CD in 2007. When the salesman told me it was with Ray Alder I was skeptical to buy this album because I always thought FW was Jim's project, and that Ray was just a good singer. But this album is excellent, partly due to Ray's singing. Progressive metal in the classic sense. No immitations of bands like Dream T. or Sym.X. They have their own style and sound. They have real songs and not just technical goulash stuck together. However, technically all musicians are great. I love the style of the guitarist. He doesnt sound like anyone else and doesnt feel the need to show off. He focuses on the songs.And that's the difference between good progressive metal bands and bands that just have the technique but cant write accessible songs.Royal Hunt Collision Course: Paradox IIThis album is close to perfect in its own genre. Obvioulsy, it is very keyboard-oriented as all Royal Hunt songs are written by the founder-keyboard player. It is melodic, powerful, creative and simply interesting.rThis is one of those albums you might keep in your CD-player or laptop and listen to over and over again.rI also like Marcus Jidell the guitarist and wished Andre Andersen would give guitar more room in the music, both sound-wise and in the process of song writing. A must for fans of Rainbow, Malmsteen, but also Kamelot and Stratovarios. But even harder guys are highly likely to love it. My own favorite bands are Symphony X and Ark and I think this album is excellent.
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