Silent Force - Infatuator (2001)

Silent Force's second album blows their first one out of the water. For a while, anyway.  The first half is a terrific collection of power metal dynamite, starting with the furious "Infatuator" and flying "Fall Into Oblivion", until the anthemic "We Must Use The Power".
Unfortunately, things fade somewhat in the second half, with less grabbing material, and finishing with the inevitable ballad and brief instrumental.  It's not that this portion is bad; it just pales in comparison with what has gone before.
But throughout, the voice of DC Cooper does not pale. I can never review an album he's on without praising his vocals; there can not be a better singer in power metal. He has the range, the depth and the clarity that all frontmen dream of. Or at least, they should dream of.
In the end, I suppose I was a bit disappointed with this record, but only because of the contrasting halves. Overall, this is a must for power metal fans.

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