When Time Fades... reviews

[usaprogmusic]

Here is another very nice review in English:

http://teethofthedivine.com/site/rev...en-time-fades/

Some others in German(i believe) can be found at these sites:
http://www.metal-underground.at.vu/
http://www.stormbringer.at/reviews.php?id=3160

[ich bin besser]

I will translate the German ones - probably on Wednesday.

[usaprogmusic]

wow, that is very nice of you. I don't expect it every time, but if you want to give us a summary that be great! The Babelfish site is very funny at times with the translations.

[usaprogmusic]

Another German review:
http://www.metal.de/cdreviews.php4?was=review&id=11430

[ich bin besser]

Finally... I'm not quite sure of some expressions, but you'll get the point.

Summary of the review from Stormbringer:

Fine stuff from the USA that includes more European elements into their sound than SX or DT do.
Prog metal on a highest level, with a playing time of impressive 75 minutes. Oblique (?) beats, speedy and interesting guitar playing, along with absolute killer hooks and great atmospheric passages and an extremely talented shouter, stylistically a mix between Russell Allen and Daniel Gildenlöw. Almost nothing to complain about.
You gotta take the time and spin the record a few times. There's too much happening to get all the details on first listen. There are saxophones playing oriental melodies. In vein, you are looking for stringent song structrues. The author has to admit that sometimes, it's a bit "over the top". Most prog parts are interesting, but others are complety ill-timed or a pure end in itself. But it's okay, as there are many prog bands on a high level that have these parts.
Especially the guitar sound could be better production-wise, but overall, the production is good.
The author loves the PoS references (like in the great "Siren" and "Reign" - being the highlights next to "The Light of Fire" and "Let Freedom Ring"). On these tracks, Clay's voice has this Gildenlöw touch.

Conclusion: very challenging album that will provide many hours of entertainment on a high level - if you are willing to take the time. But it will be very rewarding! Of course, less could be more sometimes. Some tracks suffer from too many progressive parts, breaks and oblique harmonies. Nevertheless, fans of progressive rock and metal by bands like SX, DT, Vanden Plas or PoS should check it out!


Summary of the review from Metal Underground:

Suspyre proves that symphonic prog metal is not only an European thing. There are just a few bands that have such a force of sound as Suspyre has. Still being a sleeper in the music scene, the new album could change their status.
The opening track has a rough, powerful sound, enriched by melodic keyboards and progressive elements. The strong voice fits the material very well without trying to immediately hit any high notes.
"Evolutions" is more bombastic with a lot of synth sounds, along with sounds that almost have the character of a score. Very playful, with a bit of raw power that makes the track very complex. Like in a mosaic, many ideas were put together in this monumental track.
The next track starts slowly, but soon becomes a speedy number. Once more, the good sound shines in this song. The guitar players are very good. The track has many progressive arrangements, but not too many.
"Siren" reminds of a score. Usually, the author dislikes saxophones, but not here. The song simply makes him enjoy all the ideas and the sound.
The violin arrangements in "Reign" give the song kind of a folk character, with progressive elements being more in the background.
One can't get enough of the band's theatratical sound that is balanced in every moment.
The growling vocals in "The Light of the Fire" fit the song very well and could also enrich the other material.
The last song almost has the character of a metal opera.

Conclusion: very impressive album with a lot of bombastic, progressive, symphonic, raw and hard elements. Definitely not an album for a quick listen, but very rewarding for the patient listener.

[AprilSuspyre]

vielen dank fuer deine Lestung mit den Kritik Uebersetzungen, Jürgen!

[ich bin besser]

Not bad, April! Thanks!

[usaprogmusic]

Obviously people who do not like the genre, should not review albums in the genre...I'd like to hear everyone's reaction to this one

http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/f...idx/4/menuid/2

[|55555|]

Originally Posted by usaprogmusic

Obviously people who do not like the genre, should not review albums in the genre...I'd like to hear everyone's reaction to this one

http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/f...idx/4/menuid/2

Somebody that knows they hate a certain genre should never do a review for an album in that genre. And Suspyre sound way different than Symphony X. His email is dgehlke@blistering.com for anybody that wants to tell him this.

[Rev. Clayton]

Originally Posted by |55555|

Somebody that knows they hate a certain genre should never do a review for an album in that genre. And Suspyre sound way different than Symphony X. His email is dgehlke@blistering.com for anybody that wants to tell him this.

hahaha...no email bombing please.

but I did find the review amusing and eye opening when it comes to people who really hate this genre. I don't know why there is so much hate for it...but at least now I know.

[Cello]

It's very obvious this person went into the listening of the album quite biased and never bothered to listen more than once. I fully agree that people who don't like a genre shouldn't bother writing reviews about it, cos it'll always turn out as a negative read and disappointing for the writer him/herself as well.

[Mark H]

I know this is rather late, but I was only sent the promo to review last month! Here's a link to my review:

http://www.metal-discovery.com/CD/cd...ntimefades.htm

[voodoo]

Hey, Mark. Very cool of you to give the band a second chance. I'm glad you had a change of opinion, at least from a studio album point of view. Good review.

[Cello]

Good review Mark!

See you at progpower europe 2009 :P

[Rev. Clayton]

Thank you.

[usaprogmusic]

Another review just was posted today from Metal Underground:

http://www.metalunderground.com/revi...?releaseid=554

a GOOD review, despite some minor typos

[GreggSuspyre]

Thanks for these reviews...keep them coming!

I love reading these; it's so interesting to pore through so many polarizing opinions on what people find acceptable and how many people have different favorites. I find that to be the best compliment, since it shows that our music appeals to so many varied personalities and tastes on many different levels, so that's why I'm thanking all of you for writing these!

I also find it funny that some people consider writing a radio-friendly song a "flaw"...heh. I can't wait until people hear the next one! ;-)

[voodoo]

So, will the next contain be full of "flaws", or full of songs that scare the bejesus outta the casual music fan?

[Rev. Clayton]

Originally Posted by voodoo

So, will the next contain be full of "flaws", or full of songs that scare the bejesus outta the casual music fan?

I think it's safe to say there will be a great mix of those two things...what else would you expect from Suspyre???