Dark Moor's debut
SHADOWLAND was a good and very promising release, let down, at least partly, by weak vocals. Here, Elisa Martin comes through much stronger, again helped by the male backing voices, and there're some good moments here, but also weak stuff. Things start well with the graceful "Somewhere In Dreams", and finish grandly thanks to "Quest For The Eternal Flame" and "Hand In Hand.". However, it's a bit patchy in the middle, especially with the ordinary ballad "The Sound Of The Blade". There are still good moments dotted throughout; it's just that some of the songs overall aren't as good as they could have been.
But, again, this is good power metal overall, and one hopes they can continue to improve.
***1/2
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