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The
word “supergroup” always makes me skeptical of what I’m about to
listen to… and most of the times does not even meet our musical
expectations. Thankfully the case here is different and I can assure
you that Amaran’s Plight is indeed s prog super-group that was
formed by Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery – on guitars, synth), DC
Cooper (ex-Royal Hunt, Silent Force – on vox), Nick D’Virgilio
(Spock’s Beard – on drums) and Kurt Barabas (Under The Sun – on
bass).
The
line-up is fantastic but the most suprising thing with this release is
the music quality of the album… those guys have given the best they
could to record and compose this excellent piece of work. The music is
influenced mostly by Shadow Gallery with some elements from all the
other aforementioned bands… and then comes the unique voice of the
gifted D.C. Copper which makes the whole concept more tragic and more
majestic. The lyrical concept talks about one man’s search for
answers following a Near Death Experience and was developed by writer,
John W. Crawford who also contributed as musical director and
lyricist.
The
musical emotions change from song to song and with every new listen
you will enter more and more at the dark thoughts of our
protagonist… this is not an easy listening album… it requires your
full time in order to let the atmosphere “take” you to the deepest
corners of Near Death Experiences. This album will “force” you to
sit down, read the lyrics and become one with the protagonist… want
a bet?... just push “play” and let Amaran’s Plight do the
rest… on of the best prog rock/metal albums of 2007.
by Thanos Aggelakis 9/10 | 