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Evergrey - In Search Of Truth

Evergrey - In Search Of Truth
Released: 2001
Label: InsideOut Music America
Cat. No.:
Total Time: 46:22

Reviewed by: Bjørnar Bevolden, November 2002
This is the third offering from Sweden-based Evergrey and another long awaited CD that will surely be on many top 10 lists at the end of this year. Following the magnificent second album, Solitude*Dominance*Tragedy, and the replacement of several band members, I really thought it would be a tough task to top that album. Was I wrong or what?

With the new album Evergrey takes the style of Solitude*Dominance*Tragedy to another level. Although the style is somewhat the same, they have taken everything that was so great about that album and improved it to perfection. First off, the production is better, it's richer, fuller, more dynamic and more powerful. And this is a really important factor for the band to really shine. Tom's powerful, emotional vocals are absolutely stunning. He has never sounded better. The tasty guitars are up front and very powerful. Like the one that makes you to turn up the volume to feel the guitars blasting from the speakers, pounding at your chest. And to top the brick wall of sound there are some excellent floating and piano like keys. The rhythm section is extremely tight and it seems the replacement of band members has only made Evergrey stronger.

The songwriting is top notch and there is not one single weak song to be found. In fact I consider each track to be just as strong as the other, although I definitely have my personal favourites. I am completely blown away by the talent that lies within this band and their scent for immense melodies. To top it all the artwork is excellent and oh, did I mention that this is a concept album? In my opinion you can't ask for more in an album. If you like semi-progressive, melodic power metal, with moody and atmospheric undertones, Evergrey is the answer to your prayers. Pure perfection!

PPO Rating: 10/10

[This review originally appeared at the ProgPower Online review site; see also Keith's, LarryD's, Steph's, and Marcelo's reviews -ed.]

More about In Search Of Truth:

Track Listing: The Masterplan (4:46) / Rulers of the Mind (5:57) / Watching the Skies (6:16) / State of Paralysis (2:13) / The Encounter (4:38) / Mark of the Triangle (6:22) / Dark Waters (6:02) / Different Worlds (5:29) / Misled (5:59)

Musicians:
Tom Englund - vocals, guitar
Henrik Danhage - guitars
Michael Hakansson - bass
Patrick Carlsson -drums
Sven Karlsson - keyboards

Contact:

Website: www.evergrey.net
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Discography

The Dark Discovery (1998)
Solitude*Dominance*Tragedy (1999)
In Search Of Truth (2001)
Recreation Day (2003)
Inner Circle (2004)
A Night To Remember (2005)

A Night To Remember (2005) (DVD)

Interview: Henrik Danhage
Interview: Henrik Danhage

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	Evergrey - In Search Of Truth
	Released: 2001 Label: InsideOut Music America Cat. No.: Total Time: 46:22
	Reviewed by: Bjørnar Bevolden, November 2002 This is the third offering from Sweden-based Evergrey and another long awaited CD that will surely be on many top 10 lists at the end of this year. Following the magnificent second album, SolitudeDominanceTragedy, and the replacement of several band members, I really thought it would be a tough task to top that album. Was I wrong or what? With the new album Evergrey takes the style of SolitudeDominanceTragedy to another level. Although the style is somewhat the same, they have taken everything that was so great about that album and improved it to perfection. First off, the production is better, it's richer, fuller, more dynamic and more powerful. And this is a really important factor for the band to really shine. Tom's powerful, emotional vocals are absolutely stunning. He has never sounded better. The tasty guitars are up front and very powerful. Like the one that makes you to turn up the volume to feel the guitars blasting from the speakers, pounding at your chest. And to top the brick wall of sound there are some excellent floating and piano like keys. The rhythm section is extremely tight and it seems the replacement of band members has only made Evergrey stronger. The songwriting is top notch and there is not one single weak song to be found. In fact I consider each track to be just as strong as the other, although I definitely have my personal favourites. I am completely blown away by the talent that lies within this band and their scent for immense melodies. To top it all the artwork is excellent and oh, did I mention that this is a concept album? In my opinion you can't ask for more in an album. If you like semi-progressive, melodic power metal, with moody and atmospheric undertones, Evergrey is the answer to your prayers. Pure perfection! PPO Rating: 10/10 [This review originally appeared at the ProgPower Online review site; see also Keith's, LarryD's, Steph's, and Marcelo's reviews -ed.] More about In Search Of Truth: Track Listing: The Masterplan (4:46) / Rulers of the Mind (5:57) / Watching the Skies (6:16) / State of Paralysis (2:13) / The Encounter (4:38) / Mark of the Triangle (6:22) / Dark Waters (6:02) / Different Worlds (5:29) / Misled (5:59) Musicians: Tom Englund - vocals, guitar Henrik Danhage - guitars Michael Hakansson - bass Patrick Carlsson -drums Sven Karlsson - keyboards Contact: Website: www.evergrey.net Note: will open new browser window Discography The Dark Discovery (1998) SolitudeDominanceTragedy (1999) In Search Of Truth (2001) Recreation Day (2003) Inner Circle (2004) A Night To Remember (2005) A Night To Remember (2005) (DVD) Interview: Henrik Danhage Interview: Henrik Danhage
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