ANGRA — Temple of Shadows (review)

ANGRA — Temple of Shadows album cover Album · 2004 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
Landovers
This is Angra's best album, the band showcasing a mature, technically excellent sound that's full of heart, creativity and the band's traditional blend of Brazilian styles, in the form of acoustic guitars and chords full of tasty extensions. Every musician is at the top of their game, the compositions distant from the often hard to avoid power metal trappings into uncharted, progressive territory. There's never a dull moment here, not one throw away song. Felipe's bass tone is loud and clear, playing tastefully off the two guitarists Kiko and Rafael who are on a mission here, weaving in and out of solos and harmonies, all backed by Aquiles's tight drumming. Edu's voice matches the instruments in how expressive, dynamic and powerful it is. My favorite songs have evolved over the 20 years since this came out, but the odd time signatures in Angels and Demons, the melodic emotional weight of Waiting Silence, the epic chorus of No Pain for the Dead have stuck as highlights over time. If you like more straightforward melodic power metal, you'll also be very well served by songs like Spread Your Fire, Temple of Hate and Wings of Destination.
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