Lost Horizon - Awakening The World (2001)

I wasn't drawn to Lost Horizon initially, since they've only ever released two albums, but they're both so highly rated by many, I had to give them a try.
Full of posturing that would make Manowar blush (the members don't even have names; rather, they go by titles like Cosmic Antagonist and Ethereal Magnanimus), this is undoubtedly impressive stuff, with Iron Maiden-styled galloping rhythms, flying vocals and such grabbing songs as "World Through My Fateful Eyes", "Welcome Back" (especially) and "The Kingdom Of My Will".
It's still not enough to have me regarding it with awe, but there's still much to like, over the top presentation and all.

***1/2