Suspyre - The Silvery Image (2005)

As I've mentioned before, American power metal doesn't excite me reguarly, but Suspyre starts off well here (although the band members' names include Gregg Rossetti, Kirk Schwenkler and Sam Paulicelli, so there's obviously some close European influence there anyway) with a sometimes grand, symphonic album.
Very strong in keyboards at times, like with "Distant Skies", but also with vigorous guitar work, as well as other pleasing instrumental touches here and there (bassist Schwenkler contributes the flute at one point), this is a skilful release, with such songs as "The Breath Of Gloria", "Last Of The Survivors" and "The City Under Sands" fine listens.

***1/2