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Ice - The Saga

Reviewed by: Kevin Cloe
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Length: 60:59
Release Date: 12-05
Label:
Musea Records
Band Members: Hein van den Broek / vocals Chris van Hoogdalem / guitars
  Henny van Mourik / bass Ardie Westdijk / keyboards, piano
  Rob Boshuijzen / drums, percussion
     
Track Listing: 1.)-Strangelight (7:18) 8.)-The River (7:13)
  2.)- Farewell (2:55) 9.)- No Choice (4:10)
  3.)- The Trail (6:08) 10.)-This Battle (8:56)
  4.)- Why Me (4:51)  
  5.)- Shining (7:01)  
  6.)-Setback (7:10)  
  7.)Not Only Love (5:17)  
     
The Review

Well, I guess I am in the minority on this one. The cover of the album makes you think you are in for a power metal 80's party, but it turns out only the 80's part is true. No power metal here - rather, this is symphonic prog that could be placed in the "neo" camp if you like labels. Medium to longish songs that appear to be influenced by Pendragon, late period Camel and some IQ. Could be a recipe for success, and indeed, most reviews I have seen of this album are extremely favorable. (IQ happens to be one of my favorite bands)

Two big problems keep me from liking this disc, however. The first is the singer. The accent is just too much and I also don't think his voice is all that great. An accent alone with a great voice can be dealt with (Clepsydra is a prime example), but Hein van den Broek's vocals are mediocre at best. He also seems stuck in the 80's. Bad vocals can even be overcome if the music is wonderful, but this is not the only problem here. The keyboards have the worst quality to me that a prog band can have nowadays: the dreaded 80's sound. That's right, folks: "plastic" sounds that are from 1987 dominate this disc. The first track, "Strangelight", even has moments that remind me of Europe's "The Final Countdown". Ugghh. On top of these two faults, I am really not a big fan of the music either - there is not much memorable and I have the "I've heard this all before, but in the 80's" feeling.

Again, I seem to be the only one with these feelings, so if you felt a lack of mid to late 80's prog and wish some would revert to that style - this is the disc for you. I was underwhelmed.

Rating: 2 stars

 

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