This is Evergrey’s latest release that came out May 2022. One of Sweden’s best exponents of melodic Prog metal. It’s interesting to see how their sound has changed since their inception. Now, there are a lot of deep low tones to their sound, but I guess that mirrors what’s the groove of choice at the moment. That doesn’t take away from their trademark soaring guitar passages and the epic vocal melodies.
It’s nice to see on Side 4 that the band have added two instrumentals: Save Us and Call Out The Dark. Two epic tunes with vocals but to hear them without adds a different dimension, and I do love a good instrumental. This band don’t make bad records and I think this is up there with their best. Soaring vocals, piercing melodies, and deep heavy grooves make for a happy me and this is still a constant player even after nearly two years.
It’s tough to pick a favourite but I will pick two: the heavy Bindfolded with a riff that weaves and winds it’s way though a technical onslaught of proggy goodness, and the pure melodic joy of Call Out The Dark where you can loose yourself in the beauty of the melody and searing solo.
Well done Evergrey, this is a superb record.
9.5/10 from The Grooveman.
