This band truly knows how to use all the voices we are born with plus the full compliment of symphonic and metal sounds. I could go on, but it seems pointless. This is one of the top metal albums ever made, an album that even puts Opeth's Ghost Reveries to shame. Not many bands could be called genius without a snicker, but Therion are truly geniuses of operatic metal. It does not get any better than this.
Toxik: World Circus and Think This
These two albums, part of the Roadrunner re-issue series, are very much a tale of two singers. Toxik played progressive/almost jazzy thrash, which you could argue was rather ahead of its time. The only trouble with World Circus is their dire singer at the time, who has ironically rejoined. His screech overshadowed the quality of some of the track therein. Included are several bonus tracks.
What might be of interest, is the rather good follow-up. With a new singer Charles Sabin, who shares a vocal style with Steve Rothery of Marillion, there is less distraction from the cleverness of the band. Tracks like "War NJN 8/In God" clearly show the skill of the band. As with the former there are a couple of live bonus track. This CD stands the test of time far better and it's clear to show its influence on modern technical metal.
Well, that is your copious lot for this week. While I dive back into the pile next to me please be safe, rocking, and catch live gigs if you can.
Article comments
1 - Peter
I think you mean Steve *Hogarth* of Marillion. It is highly unlikely (and something of an inside joke to the fans of the band) that Rothery is a singer. I think even he would tell you that was funny.
2 - Marty Dodge
Ugh, and I was just grumbling about an article in Terrorizer where they refered to Kamelot as "Americans." I rather like Marrillion as well...their new album is rather good I have to tell you.