The band started its music journey back in 1999 with "In The Beginning" and since then achieved to create a strong fan-base with many solid records. The perfect balance between the classic Hard Rock sound and the more Melodic Metal approach makes Crystal Ball a very interesting band for each and every fan of this particular scene.
"Deja-Voodoo" is the opening tune and it opens the new opus with style; a heavy riffing, aggressive and powerful vocals and a catchy chorus are the ingredients of this really solid opener. Next, "Director's Cut" and we have a more fast-paced rocker that grabs you at once and makes you wanna turn up the volume on 10!!! "Suspended" is a killer one!! A more straight forward hard rock gem with a huge chorus line to sing-a-long. For sure, one of the highlights here. The modern with the anthemic chorus "Never A Guarantee" is yet another great moment while in "Home Again" Crystal Ball delivers a very emotional ballad. "Time And Tide" is a song that recalls Pink Cream 69's earlier works and its among my favorites from the new album. The digi-pack edition features two bonus tracks, Full Disclosure & Fools' Parade, and its a great opportunity for those who are into these editions.
Crystal Ball is for sure a band that doesn't disappoint. A damn solid band that stays true and with each release is ready to blow your speakers with its powerful and in-your-face melodic metal dynamite!!!
Rating : 9/10
Track Listing :
1. Déjà-Voodoo
2. Director's Cut
3. Suspended
4. Never A Guarantee
5. Reaching Out
6. Home Again
7. To Freedom And Progress
8. Time And Tide
9. Without A Net
10. Full Disclosure (*)
11. Fools' Parade (*)
12. Dr. Hell No
13. To Be With You Once More
(*) Digipak Bonus
LINE-UP
LINE-UP
Steven Mageney - Vocals
Scott Leach - Guitars
Tony "T.C." Castell - Guitars
Cris Stone - Bass
Marcel Sardella – Drums
They're pretty good! I'm not sure if i like the 80s metal vocals but i guess it's their style.. /Maniac Mac
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