this is first class, grade a, orchestral progressive metal / neo-classical, magnificent playing, arrangments and vocals all in one package.

12 MP3 Songs
METAL: Progressive Metal, CLASSICAL: Orchestral



Details:
Suspyre
The Silvery Image
Release:
2005


Genre:
Progressive / Neo-Classical Metal
Reviewer: Pedro Lopes

Rating: 4.5 / 5 points
Site: http://www.rockeyez.com/reviews/cd/suspyre/rev-thesilveryimage.html

SUSPYRE
Are these guys really from New Jersey?!


That was the first thing that popped into my mind when listening to SUSPYREâs debut album, âThe Silvery Image.â This album seemed to slip under our radars when choosing our best albums for 2005. Iâm certain this CD would have been on my list. Not only does SUSPYRE offer a fantastic array of progressive metal, Iâd say that SYMPHONY X now has a run for their money.


Iâm not only impressed by Clay Bartonâs vocals, but by the rest of the band as well. Gregg Rossetti and Rich Skibinsky worked the MIDI aspects of the album quite well and their instrumental skills are exceptional â and yes, a saxophone is always welcome on a metal album!


The first track of âThe Silvery Imageâ starts off with a short but sweet orchestral arrangement reminiscent of something you would hear from a RHAPSODY intro. The second track quickly starts off with âFather of Hate,â one of the several highlights of this album. Fast, melodic guitar riffs and steady, pulsing drum work rip through this song. Next on the list comes âDistant Skiesâ which seems like a great intro for one of their shows and Iâm sure will be one of their classics.


I canât really pick a favorite off this album, but âLast of the Survivorsâ has both an addictive melody and chorus. âThe City Under Sandsâ is truly an epic song. Let me just say again, Clay Barton and the rest of this band have fantastic abilities and it truly shows throughout âThe Silvery Image.â


âThe Silvery Imageâ is highly recommended to fans of SYMPHONY X and those who are new to the neo-classical style of metal. SUSPYRE â Rock On!




Band Lineup:


Gregg Rossetti - Guitars, orchestration, MIDI programming, tenor saxophone, tenor viola da gamba, chapman stick

Rich Skibinsky - Guitars, orchestration, MIDI programming, keyboards and piano

Kirk Schwenkler - Bass, flute

Sam Paulicelli - Drums, percussion

Clay Barton - Lead and backing vocals





Track Listing:


Sospirare

Father of Hate

Distant Skies

Waterburns

The Breath of Gloria

Last of the Survivors

Ascension

Apex

Serpent I Am

The City Under Sands

I See

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