Well, here we are with Skylark again. I've not been very kind to this band in the past, and was not past mocking the GATE OF HELL album before this, and finished hoping Heaven was better.
And it is, to a degree.
The vocals are still autotuned, but not always. The singing in "Lady Of The Sky" is different, and the best I've heard from them, helping make that ten minute piece a highlight, while "The Guardian Angel" and the twelve minute "The Heaven Church" are also quite good, assisted by appealling keyboards (a strength they've had in the past).
Another strength (and the only time I'd praise them over Virgin Steele) is their use of different voices for the different characters, rather than just one. On the other hand, some of the material is still rather forgettable - they're yet to bring out anything that contains consistent and notable melodies.
I don't know if Skylark will ever win me over. But there's something about them that keeps me interested, and wanting to hear what they've got to offer next. Hence, I'm continuing to collect their releases. Who knows? Maybe Heaven is the start of divine progress.
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