ARCH / MATHEOS — Sympathetic Resonance (review)

ARCH / MATHEOS — Sympathetic Resonance album cover Album · 2011 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
Sinkadotentree
I was so happy to see this named the album of the year for 2011 on this site. This was my favourite Metal album of that year and without question the most anticipated record for me as well for 2011. And no it did not disappoint. Unoficially this is a FATES WARNING album with the rest of the FATES band here helping Arch and Matheos out.I have to mention that Arch's solo record "Twist Of Fate" is still one of my favourite Prog-Metal albums ever and that's why i was so anxious to hear this when the news about this broke. Arch is my favourite vocalist ever and he really puts on a show here. "Neurotically Wired" is dark to start as reserved vocals join in.When it kicks in heavily i can't stop smiling. I'm just blown away by Arch. Incredible track ! "Midnight Serenade" is atmospheric to start as riffs and vocals follow. Another song i can't get enough of. "Stained Glass Sky" is the longest tune and they contrast the heavy and mellow sections well. "On The Fence" is another favourite. A dark and heavy ride just the way i like it. "Any Given Day(Strangers Like Me)" is another rip your face off intense track. "Incense And Myrrh" is my least favourite but it does sound great once it kicks in after a couple of minutes. A must have for Prog-Metal fans, no doubt about it. I can't praise this one enough.
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Sinkadotentree wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Thanks for the recommendations guys and the comments too from everybody. Oddland and Winter Crescent are bands i haven't heard of.
dtguitarfan wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Oddland is a good guitar-driven Prog Metal band with a 2012 release. A bit different flavor, but if you are looking for more guitar-driven Prog Metal, check them out!
Time Signature wrote:
more than 2 years ago
One of the best prog metal albums ever! If you like guitar-and-vocals driven prog metal, you should also check out Winter Crescent.
J-Man wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I agree with both of you. This album is a pleasant reminder of what prog metal used to be like in the late 80's before keyboards and symphonic tendencies really entered into the mix - this is a sheer masterpiece! :)
dtguitarfan wrote:
more than 2 years ago
This was definitely one of the highlights of 2011!
UMUR wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Love this one too. One of the greatest guitar/vocal driven progressive metal albums out there IMO.

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