Are these guys really from New Jersey?!
That was the first thing that popped into my mind when listening to
SUSPYRE’s debut album, “The Silvery Image.” This album seemed to slip
under our radars when choosing our best albums for 2005. I’m certain
this CD would have been on my list. Not only does SUSPYRE offer a
fantastic array of progressive metal, I’d say that SYMPHONY X now has a
run for their money.
I’m not only impressed by Clay Barton’s vocals, but by the rest of
the band as well. Gregg Rossetti and Rich Skibinsky worked the MIDI
aspects of the album quite well and their instrumental skills are
exceptional – and yes, a saxophone is always welcome on a metal album!
The first track of “The Silvery Image” starts off with a short but
sweet orchestral arrangement reminiscent of something you would hear
from a RHAPSODY intro. The second track quickly starts off with “Father
of Hate,” one of the several highlights of this album. Fast, melodic
guitar riffs and steady, pulsing drum work rip through this song. Next
on the list comes “Distant Skies” which seems like a great intro for
one of their shows and I’m sure will be one of their classics.
I can’t really pick a favorite off this album, but “Last of the
Survivors” has both an addictive melody and chorus. “The City Under
Sands” is truly an epic song. Let me just say again, Clay Barton and
the rest of this band have fantastic abilities and it truly shows
throughout “The Silvery Image.”
“The Silvery Image” is highly recommended to fans of SYMPHONY X and
those who are new to the neo-classical style of metal. SUSPYRE – Rock
On!
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