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Spheric Universe Experience Unreal 2009 Ssr

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Spheric Universe Experience Unreal 2009 Ssr

ARTIST: Spheric Universe Experience
TITLE: Unreal
LABEL: Laser Edge
GENRE: Metal
BITRATE: 215kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h? 49min total
RELEASE DATE: 2009-00-00
RIP DATE: 2009-08-22

Track List:

1. White Willow? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 6:28
2. Down Memory Lane? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3:58
3. Lakeside Park? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?5:36
4. 3rd Type? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 7:23
5. Near Death Experience? ? ? ? ? ?1:46
6. Lost Ghost? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 6:16
7. Dragged? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?6:04
8. O.B.E.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3:59
9. Tomorrow? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 8:07

They say 'third time's the charm', and it's certainly applicable with album
number three from France's Spheric Universe Experience, titled Unreal. Their
previous release, Anima, was strong enough, but almost seemed to be forgotten by
the progressive metal faithful shortly after it came out. It's safe to say that
this probably won't be the case here with Unreal, a splendid collection of songs
that shows the maturity of this band, especially from a songwriting perspective.
They've always been able to play the heck out of their instruments, but here
they've added in some memorable melodies and catchy musical arrangements which
will convince listeners to come back again and again.

"White Willow" kicks things off in grand Dream Theater styled prog-metal
fashion, heavy riffs, technical guitar & keyboard passages, tricky rhythms, and
anthemic vocal hooks all tell the story, but it's on the second number "Down
Memory Lane" where things really start to click. This is an instantly memorable
melodic metal tune, complete with a great chorus and clever instrumental
sections. Though Franck Garcia still lets plenty of his native accent to seep
through, the guy does have a powerful voice, as he displays on the crunchy
"Lakeside Park" (no relation to the classic Rush piece) and the ultra complex
"3rd Type", the latter featuring some stunning unison guitar/bass/keyboard
passages and acrobatic drum fills. For a great slice of dramatic, symphonic
metal, take a taste of "Lost Ghost", or dive into the boiling, bubbling metal
cauldron that is "Dragged". The epic 'Tomorrow" closes out the album in majestic
fashion, this one a haunting progressive metal journey highlighted by powerful
vocal melodies, touching piano, sweeping synths, and beefy guitar riffs.

There are a lot of strong prog-metal releases coming out these days, and in
these tough economic times it can be hard to decide where your hard earned
dollars will be best spent. If you are a fan of the genre, and want to explore
some of the newer acts on the scene, this one should find its way into your
collection.