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Review:
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This is Magica's 5th album, and this Romanian band
have been a fave of mine for some while now, with their
inoffensive Melodic Metal style. Fronted by the pretty Ana
Mladinovici, we have another platter full of melodic metal
gems. Kicking off with the Power Metal style of 'Anywhere
But Home', Ana's angelic vocals are still a joy to behold,
while Six Fingers is still the keys maestro within the band.
The melodic and catchy numbers 'Tonight', 'Never Like You',
'Wait For Me' (great chorus) and 'Need' follow, and with
some great keyboard exploits too from Six Fingers, coupled
with cool guitar and a pounding rhythm section.***
Release My Demons' gets the second half of the album
underway, and has just a slightly heavier feel, with some
spooky male vocals (those of a demon) mid track. 'On The
Side Of Evil' with another great chorus just keeps up the
momentum, a real foot tapper and I am now wondering, why
this band are not bigger than they currently are. The final
four tracks on this release do not let up, and the quality
never dips from the first minute to the last, with final
track 'Dear Diary' being a quiet solemn affair featuring
just piano. To summarise - to my ears, Nightwish influences
shine through on this album, that offers great musicianship
all round aswell. The record sees the light of day on 28th
May. A good un and it should be fairly easy to obtain.
9/10 (Reviewed by Dave)
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