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│ + Andromeda - The Immunity Zone + │
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│║ Release Information ║ │
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│║ Release Date.nov-15-2008 Encoder......LAME 3.90 Modified ║ │
│║ Genre........Heavy Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │
│║ Year.........2008 Khz/Bitrate..44,1/ Br ║ │
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│║ Ripper.......anthem Songs........09 ║ │
│║ Covers.......Yes Url... www.andromedaonline.com ║ │
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│║ Release Notes ║ │
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│║ Artist : Andromeda Rating : You Decide! ║ │
│║ Album : The Immunity Zone Label : Nightmare ║ │
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│║ Description : ║ │
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│║ Failing to catch me upon a couple of initial ║ │
│║ spins, The Immunity Zone, a fourth release from ║ │
│║ SwedenÆs Progressive Metal eccentrics Andromeda, ║ │
│║ finally lured me into its trap by means of its ║ │
│║ huge instrumental sections and extremely ║ │
│║ impressive songwriting. I always thought that ║ │
│║ one of the principal attributes of AndromedaÆs ║ │
│║ music was its covert ability to reveal new ║ │
│║ details with every subsequent listen, and, ║ │
│║ thankfully, the latest material isnÆt an ║ │
│║ exception in that regard. Perhaps itÆs not as ║ │
│║ surprising as their wonderful debut Extension Of ║ │
│║ The Wish and not so hypnotically melodic as the ║ │
│║ previous gem Chimera, but The Immunity Zone ║ │
│║ still retains many of the positives that make ║ │
│║ this bandÆs creations such a tempting experience ║ │
│║ for me. This is the case when everything seems ║ │
│║ to be perfect, from the mellow deep baritone of ║ │
│║ their singer David Fremberg (Space Odyssey) to ║ │
│║ the unbelievably delirious collaboration between ║ │
│║ guitarist Johan Reinholdz (Nonexist, Opus ║ │
│║ Atlantica, Skyfire) and keyboardist Martin ║ │
│║ Hedin, all of whom are the major composing combo ║ │
│║ whose joint efforts unify into something nearly ║ │
│║ as bright as the constellation they named ║ │
│║ themselves after. ║ │
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│║ So whatÆs the big deal about The Immunity Zone ║ │
│║ and this band in general? First, unlike many ║ │
│║ others in the scene, these guys work to sound a ║ │
│║ bit different every time they show up with new ║ │
│║ material. They resort to neither cut and paste ║ │
│║ tricks nor hold on to the same formulas, ║ │
│║ enriching their sonic tapestries with many ║ │
│║ additions unheard before. For example, the ║ │
│║ gorgeous vocal ornamentation on ôGhosts Of ║ │
│║ Retinasö mesmerizes with its half-whispering ║ │
│║ back-up crew and multiple layers. Also, I have ║ │
│║ never heard David sound as diverse and inventive ║ │
│║ on any other AndromedaÆs album. It is suffice to ║ │
│║ hear him jumping from the softer soulful style ║ │
│║ to some sort of semi-croaking on ôWorst Enemyö ║ │
│║ to see that the bandÆs new singing plan works ║ │
│║ just fine here. And while the guitar and ║ │
│║ keyboard interactions have always been ║ │
│║ considered these guysÆ cutting edge, they feel ║ │
│║ lonely no more in stealing the show. ItÆs about ║ │
│║ time to say that the vocal work is at least of ║ │
│║ equal stature on this new one. ║ │
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│║ Never rushing along, the songs mainly belong in ║ │
│║ the mid-tempo category yet frequently show lots ║ │
│║ of changes in rhythms and moods. The bass and ║ │
│║ drums not only do an excellent coordinating job ║ │
│║ but are allowed many fine improvisations as can ║ │
│║ be heard on typical opener ôRecognizing Fateö or ║ │
│║ the stunning 17-minute prog epic ôVeil Of ║ │
│║ Illuminationö. Nevertheless, the manipulating ║ │
│║ role is, as usual, allotted to JohanÆs ║ │
│║ impressive guitars, which frequently leap from ║ │
│║ massive crunchy riffery to beautiful string ║ │
│║ decors, and to MartinÆs keyboardÆs insanity, ║ │
│║ which is more than apparent nearly on every ║ │
│║ track with its complex arrangements and short ║ │
│║ yet incredibly recognizable solos. The only ║ │
│║ piece that I donÆt much care for is ôSlaves Of ║ │
│║ The Plethora Seasonö, which, while offering a ║ │
│║ pretty catchy riff and scattering of tasty ║ │
│║ licks, somehow goes off the rails because of the ║ │
│║ typical ôdiscothequeö sound of the keys ║ │
│║ completely dominating the chorus parts. ║ │
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│║ If lately I find it a bit difficult to sit ║ │
│║ through an entire album by the arguable Kings of ║ │
│║ Progressive Metal (read Dream Theater), I donÆt ║ │
│║ have any similar problems with bands such as ║ │
│║ Andromeda, Circus Maximus or Seventh Wonder, for ║ │
│║ this new representation of the genre has not ║ │
│║ become bloated and always manages to make all ║ │
│║ the possible and impossible prog tricks work for ║ │
│║ the sake of the listeners, not just for the ║ │
│║ musicians themselves. If I were you, IÆd ║ │
│║ certainly give a chance to The Immunity Zone, ║ │
│║ even if one has only a passing interest in the ║ │
│║ genre. ║ │
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│║ Line-up: ║ │
│║ David Fremberg : Vocals ║ │
│║ Johan Reinholdz : Guitars ║ │
│║ Fabian Gustavsson : Bass ║ │
│║ Martin Hedin : Keyboards ║ │
│║ Thomas Lejon : Drums ║ │
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│║ Release Tracklist ║ │
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│ 01 - Recognizing Fate [07:20] │
│ 02 - Slaves Of The Plethora Season [05:35] │
│ 03 - Ghosts On Retinas [04:28] │
│ 04 - Censoring Truth [06:43] │
│ 05 - Worst Enemy [06:02] │
│ 06 - My Star [05:40] │
│ 07 - Another Step [05:58] │
│ 08 - Shadow Of A Lucent Moon [07:22] │
│ 09 - Veil Of Illumination [17:26] │
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│ ║ Greetings To: ║ │
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│ archive of good music in a exceptional conditions │
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